Illinois Building Permits
6,566 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,566 permits
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: main area.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: all elevations and chimney.
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story 2 d.u. building with basement, detached 2 car garage as per plan (occupancy group r-5, type va construction).
Self cert 2019 chicago construction code - interior build out of an existing basement in a existing two story plus basement single family residence. occupancy class r5. construction class v-a
Spr 2019 cbrc - a complete interior remodel of two unit residential building including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. finish basement for first floor unit as per plans
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 6 sq. ft., lintel qty. 1, max. length 6. location: south rear wall of home.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wrought iron fence - 4'-0' ' (height) x 725'-0' ' (length). wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 999'-0' ' (length). location: fence install at exterior of bu...
For permit 101006482: additional other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 8. specific location: unit 103.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 15 circuits. receptacle outlets: 15 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 490 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 155 sq. ft. location: east wall.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x28'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 9'-0' '.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 15.39 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof planes of home. icc...
Spr 2019: demolish two existing interior dock doors and replace with single new opening for new motorized overhead door. structural and electrical work as required for opening and energizing door. rep...
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 9.12 kw. array output: 10.8 kw. location: rooftop - principal building. icc distributed generation instal...
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. length: 170 ft., max. height: 490 ft. location: south west and north. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corr...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: east and west elevation.
For permit 101066720: replacement electrical contractor. replacement other contractor. replacement mason contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certifi...
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: higher education. project area: 0.69 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may require separate...
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in Illinois?
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.
Which cities in Illinois have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in Illinois?
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.