Building permits in Illinois
Mapenzo tracks 25,278 building permits and applications in Illinois, with 2,959 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 13, 2026. The most active trade is electrical. Data updates daily.
25,278permits in total
2,959new in 30 days
25,278issued
0applications in review
Oct 13, 2026latest record
Permits by trade
| Electrical | 7,976 | |
| Interior work | 5,769 | |
| Other | 5,118 | |
| Roofing | 4,144 | |
| Plumbing | 2,594 | |
| Garages | 2,160 | |
| Signs | 1,634 | |
| HVAC | 1,453 | |
| Solar | 1,406 | |
| Fences | 1,171 | |
| Demolition | 1,005 | |
| Windows and doors | 909 | |
| Additions | 820 | |
| Facades | 642 | |
| Pools | 39 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Areas
- Chicago25,278 permits
Counties
- Cook County25,278 permits
Nearby
- Ohio8,480 permits
- Maryland6,814 permits
- North Carolina19,633 permits
- Pennsylvania36,521 permits
- Virginia12,435 permits
- New York113,927 permits
- Louisiana19,424 permits
- Texas30,129 permits
- Massachusetts924 permits
- Florida23,335 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Illinois?
Mapenzo has 25,278 records in Illinois: 25,278 issued or under construction and 0 in review. 2,959 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Illinois?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Illinois in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.