6,682 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,682 permits
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 192 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 30th floor.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front of the building.
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). landing: 55 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground.
Spr 2019 cbrc: new construction of 1-story truck loading booths on newly constructed platforms under permit #101043304 and h pile only permit #101041429. (occupancy group h4; type…
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '.
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Scope: roof replacement. area: 1500 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: tear off and reroof existing roofing system -house. il roofing contractor license: 104019663.
Dds 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 15-story residential building to include electrical service upgrade, build-out of new comed vault / electrical room in the basement…
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior remodeling on the 1st floor to change occupancy from office to a restaurant. (occ.grp. a-2; const. type iiia)
Line voltage electrical work. add 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 11th floor space 1111.
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration including mechanical, electrical and plumbing. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), residence: first floor and seco…
For permit 101076363: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Repair (26% to 50%) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). landing: 10 square feet.
For permit 101034503: replacement plumbing contractor. replacement other contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors"…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1800 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104020359.
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of kitchen and primary bathroom (no electrical work). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), primary bathroom, kitchen.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: apartment.
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 floor furnace(carrier - 58tp0b070v1412 - utility closet) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 n…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 6.3 kw. array output: 6.3 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. locati…
Illinois has 6,566 building permits on file, with 2,519 new permits filed in the last 30 days. That's steady work coming through the system. Chicago dominates permit activity in the state, making it the primary source for construction leads across all trades. Electrical work leads the pack with 1,982 permits, followed by other permit types at 1,692. Roofing comes in at 912 permits and renovation at 861. HVAC, plumbing, and general contracting all show consistent activity. If you're working in any of these trades, Illinois permits represent real jobs with owners who've already committed to construction. Permit data works for contractors because it shows you who's building before they call your competitors. When you track permits in your market, you're seeing projects at the moment they become official. That's when owners are actually ready to hire subs and specialty contractors.
Building permits are the fastest way to find new construction leads in Illinois. When a permit is filed, the project is approved and moving forward. DigPermit's database tracks all permits filed in the state, updated regularly so you see new projects as they're submitted. Filter by trade type, city, and filing date to find jobs that match your services. Electrical contractors, roofers, HVAC specialists, and plumbers all use this data to contact property owners and general contractors before the work is bid out to a full list of vendors.
Chicago is by far the most active city for building permits in Illinois, accounting for the entire permit volume in our current database at 6,566 permits. This makes Chicago the primary market for contractors looking for consistent lead flow. The city's mix of residential, commercial, and renovation work means there's demand across electrical, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, and general contracting. If you service the Chicago area, permit data is your direct line to active projects.
Electrical permits are the most common in Illinois with 1,982 permits on file, making it the top trade by volume. Other permits account for 1,692 filings, roofing has 912, and renovation permits total 861. Commercial permits represent 378 filings. This breakdown tells you where the work is concentrated. Electrical contractors have the largest lead pool, but roofing and renovation also represent solid opportunity. Track permits by type to focus on the work that fits your business.