6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Reinstate permit no 100751314, must begin work and or request inspections no later than june 2026 on permit no 100751314.
Replacement of existing 1-story rear woodporch. no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-5; type va construction)
Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence (front only)
Spr 2019 cbc: new construction of a 1-story retail (occupancy group m; type iiib construction) building for new adult use cannabis dispensary as per plans. *certified plan corrections*
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing bathroom and remove existing adjacent bathroom and walk-in closet to create a workout area and closet with associated electrical and plumbing. loca...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 1, max. length 3. location: interior basement brick walls/ basementdoor lintel.
Proposed 2nd floor addition, rear 2 story addition, replace rear deck, and interior remodeling in an existing 1 story sfr w/basement, per plans.
Spr 2019 cbrc: repairs to the 2nd and 3rd floor existing bay windows on the east facade of the existing 3-story mix-use building and replacement of additional (6) windows, same size and same location...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 fan coil unit(48cwa-2) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), mechanical closet of apartment...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Spr 2019 cbc - new 2 story with basement 2 dwelling unit building, with front stair, rear 2 story wood deck with stair, and detached 3 car garage (occupancy r-5; construction type 5a)
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 14; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(...
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 79'-0' ' (length). location: north side of property in rear yard.
Channel letter sign on the archer ave
Spr 2019 cbc: new construction of a new 1 story warehouse building with associated site work including parking and fencing ( occupancy f-1 construction type iib).**certified corrections subject to fie...
Pd#169 spr 2019 cbc for a proposed sport court and covered gazebo to serve as an accessory to the 2 story masonry residence, as per architectural plans. r5 occupancy classification. ***no electrical w...
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.