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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.
7,876 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
7,876 permits
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: exterior/interior.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 101'-0' ' (length). location: side yard.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 350 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: work done on the roof. il roofing contractor license: 104014691.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2336 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: main house and garage. il roofing contractor license: 104020496.
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Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 25 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 4, max. length 4. location: south and east wall tuck-pointing and lintel flash.
Limited repair (25% or less) for brick/stone exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). landing: 150 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground. bric…
Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 82'-0' ' (length). location: in front of our house.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 11, max. length 8. location: front facade and north lintels.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 4200 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: roof top. il roofing contractor license: 104000268.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 16 circuits. receptacle outlets: 15 . lighting outlets: 7. specific location: entire house.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 75 sq. ft. location: east elevation.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 23 . lighting outlets: 18. specific location: building interior.
For permit 101070562: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement mason contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed und…
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: all floors.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 10. specific location: first floor commercial ceiling.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 4200 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: roof top. il roofing contractor license: 104000268.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x19'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '.