Building Permits in Avondale

183 building permits were filed in Avondale in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $18,677,432.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Avondale

183

Permits (12 mo)

-31%vs city avg 264

High impact

-100%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-87%vs city avg 8

182

Low impact

-28%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Avondale

Outline shows the Avondale community area. Search an address for block-level detail.

Breakdown · Avondale

Most common permit types

Building Permit
62
Home Improvement
45
Garage Or Outbuilding
23
Renovation
17
Residential Building
10
Other
26

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Building Permit62
Home Improvement45
Garage Or Outbuilding23
Renovation17
Residential Building10
Single-Family Home10
Energy Installation6
Retail Space3
Restaurant3
Mixed-Use Development1
Office Building1
New Construction1
Telecommunications1

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183 permits were filed in Avondale in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $105,522.

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Figures cover the Avondale 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.