Building Permits in Albany Park

215 building permits were filed in Albany Park in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $49,586,287.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Albany Park

215

Permits (12 mo)

-19%vs city avg 264

High impact

-25%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-100%vs city avg 8

212

Low impact

-16%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · Albany Park

Most common permit types

Building Permit
73
Home Improvement
61
Garage Or Outbuilding
27
Energy Installation
12
Single-Family Home
10
Other
32

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Building Permit73
Home Improvement61
Garage Or Outbuilding27
Energy Installation12
Single-Family Home10
Residential Building10
Renovation9
Mixed-Use Development4
Retail Space3
Restaurant3
Office Building3

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215 permits were filed in Albany Park in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $235,006.

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Figures cover the Albany Park community area (the boundary outlined on the map), over the last 12 months, compared against the average Chicago neighborhood. Source: City of Chicago open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.