6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Spr 2019 cbc. new open steel/ wood pergola over private rooftop deck to unit #4. all work as per plans existing 4 story mixed-use building with basement.
Replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed to new open wood porch. no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction)
Interior electrical work and hvac renovation in existing 3-story masonry building with 2-unit commercial first floor and 4 unit residentail on 2nd and third floor
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101077426. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special lockin...
Installation of sign b2 (1) 12'11"l x 3'10"ht x 0' 5"thk internally illuminated front-lit plex-face channel wall sign on a pan backer panel for rogers park wine & spirits at 6733 n clark st, chicago,...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front facade of the building.
Dds - 2019 cbrc- full building permit for a renovation of an existing 3-story landmarked masonry building with basement and new 3-story addition with basement as per plans. (construction type: iii-a /...
Scope: roof replacement. area: 22 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: re roofng. il roofing contractor license: 104.01693.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: education. start date: 4/9/2026. end date: 5/9/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electr...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1700 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north and east side of the building.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 15 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: education. start date: 4/9/2026. end date: 5/9/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electr...
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing office suite 1300 on the 13th floor as per plans. work includes interior demolitions, new non-load bearing partitions, doors and hardware, ceiling...
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: education. start date: 4/9/2026. end date: 5/9/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electr...
***self-cert*** existing zoned pd 306. scope of work: interior alteration of existing space into a commercial banking facility, work includes: minor interior wall demolition, new light fixtures, new e...
Spr 2019 cbc - proposed 3 story/3 unit residence, rear 3 story stairs/landing, 2nd/3rd floor north side balconies, and 3 space parking pad, per plans.
Self-cert: interior alterations to suite 400. work to include demo, new partitions, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing as per plans. b-business occupancy, ia construction.
Line voltage electrical work. add 6 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 6. specific location: basement.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: education. start date: 4/9/2026. end date: 5/9/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electr...
Self cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2nd floor addition & remodel to existing 2-story residence (basement + 1st floor + 2nd floor) (occupancy group r-5, type v-a construction)interior alterati...
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.