Illinois Building Permits
6,688 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,688 permits
Install shell pecten cabinet on the price sign on pulaski
Audi: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (west elevation facing vehicle display lot) - 7'-6" h x 21'-6" w (161 sq ft)
Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry building
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence
Frist financial bank: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (e 55th st elevation) - 2'-4" h x 4'-6" w (11 sq ft)
For permit 101066720: replacement mason contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Proposed 1 story sfr w/basement, front porch, and rear deck, per plans. note: existing garage to remain.
Proposed 2 story sfr, 4' front metal/6' side wood fences, and 2 car garage, per plans.
Line voltage electrical work. add 6 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 6. specific location: basement.
Installation of lightbox signage at 3232 w 55th st, chicago, il 60632, facing 55th st.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 9000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: east facade.
Ora dental: non illuminated wall sign / plaque (n state st elevation) - 2'-5" h x 3'-0" w (7 sqft)
Service drive: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (north elevation facing north branch of the chicago river) - 1'-0" h x 11'-0" w (11 sq ft)
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1700 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north and east side of the building.
For permit 101026539: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Install shell pecten cabinet on the price sign at the corner of montrose and pulaski
Spr 2019 cbrc: replace existing basement ceiling for fire separation as per plan. replace second floor damaged front window sills as per plan. replace a damaged front door concrete slab as per plan (o...
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. length: 50 ft., max. height: 490 ft. location: level 49. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Ora dental: internally illuminated face-lit channel letters mounted to non-illuminated backer (n state st elevation) - 2'-6" h x 20'-8" w (52 sqft)
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.