6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to basement within sfr, replace necessary framing, install new partitions for new full bath in basement, closets, and doors, includes electrical and plumbinbg...
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 150 ft., max. height: 110 ft. location: west and south elevation. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '.
North elevation: 13'-9" x 2'-5" led illuminated sign cabinet "7-eleven" (sign a on drawing).
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: main panel, exterior.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 30 . lighting outlets: 12. specific location: apt 1 and apt 2.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 14 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: detached garage only. il roofing contractor license: 104018202.
Rush river north - window sign (w grand ave elevation) - 10'-3"h x 15'-8"w (161 sqft); get better today.
Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 320sq. ft., excavation = no. location: basement.
Jb cleaners: vinyl window sign (w montrose ave elevation facing parking lot) - 2'-0" h x 6'-0" w (12 sq ft); 24/7 express drop box - 2004 w montrose ave (not in hansen)
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 32 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 11th floor.
Follow rule number 1 llcnew electrical id wall signlocation: west elevationsign facing: parking lotreads: koto hibachi
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north wall tuck-pointing and masonry flashing work.
Jb cleaners: vinyl window sign (w montrose ave elevation facing parking lot) - 2'-0" h x 6'-0" w (12 sq ft); area rug cleaning - 2004 w montrose ave (not in hansen)
East elevation: 19'-4" x 3'-3" led illuminated sign cabinet "7-eleven" (sign b on drawing).
Ora dental: internally illuminated face-lit channel letters mounted to non-illuminated backer (w huron st elevation) - 2'-6" h x 20'-8" w (52 sqft)
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1900 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roof replacement due to spaced decking per code. il roofing contractor license: 104016500.
Sc 2019 cbc erect a 2 story type va frame single family residence with a basement, a detached two car garage with a roof deck, pergola and access stair. 6 foot privacy wood fence and iron fence, as pe...
Self-cert 2019 cbbc: university of chicago, alteration one floor below grade to an 1,185 sf medical suite for equipment replacement and interior renovation. no change in use. (occupancy group b busine...
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 25; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(...
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.