Building Permits in Avondale

195 building permits were filed in Avondale in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $23,152,781.

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By the numbers · Avondale

195

Permits (12 mo)

-28%vs city avg 271

High impact

-50%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-75%vs city avg 8

191

Low impact

-27%vs city avg 260

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Avondale

Breakdown · Avondale

Most common permit types

Building Permit
62
Home Improvement
44
Garage Or Outbuilding
27
Renovation
16
Single-Family Home
11
Other
35

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How many building permits were filed in Avondale?

195 permits were filed in Avondale in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $121,219.

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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.