Building Permits in Bridgeport

200 building permits were filed in Bridgeport in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $35,869,970.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Bridgeport

200
Permits (12 mo)
-24%vs city avg 264
1
High impact
-75%vs city avg 4
9
Medium impact
+13%vs city avg 8
190
Low impact
-25%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Bridgeport

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Breakdown · Bridgeport

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    66
  • Home Improvement
    45
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    25
  • Residential Building
    20
  • Single-Family Home
    14
  • Other
    30
Show all 14 types
  • Building Permit66
  • Home Improvement45
  • Garage Or Outbuilding25
  • Residential Building20
  • Single-Family Home14
  • Renovation14
  • Energy Installation6
  • New Construction2
  • Retail Space2
  • Office Building2
  • Townhouse1
  • Restaurant1
  • Telecommunications1
  • Warehouse1
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200 permits were filed in Bridgeport in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $180,251.

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Figures cover the Bridgeport 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.

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