Building Permits in Chatham

214 building permits were filed in Chatham in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $11,508,339.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Chatham

214

Permits (12 mo)

-19%vs city avg 264

High impact

-100%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-75%vs city avg 8

212

Low impact

-16%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Chatham

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Breakdown · Chatham

Most common permit types

Building Permit
90
Home Improvement
49
Garage Or Outbuilding
19
Energy Installation
14
Renovation
14
Other
28

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Building Permit90
Home Improvement49
Garage Or Outbuilding19
Energy Installation14
Renovation14
Single-Family Home10
Residential Building10
Educational Facility3
Retail Space2
Medical Facility1
Townhouse1
Restaurant1

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214 permits were filed in Chatham in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $54,030.

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Figures cover the Chatham 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.