Building Permits in Chicago Lawn

214 building permits were filed in Chicago Lawn in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $28,069,490.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Chicago Lawn

214
Permits (12 mo)
-19%vs city avg 264
3
High impact
-25%vs city avg 4
2
Medium impact
-75%vs city avg 8
209
Low impact
-17%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · Chicago Lawn

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    77
  • Home Improvement
    65
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    25
  • Energy Installation
    16
  • Renovation
    13
  • Other
    18
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  • Building Permit77
  • Home Improvement65
  • Garage Or Outbuilding25
  • Energy Installation16
  • Renovation13
  • Single-Family Home6
  • Office Building3
  • Residential Building2
  • Manufacturing Facility2
  • Community Facility1
  • Daycare1
  • Medical Facility1
  • Mixed-Use Development1
  • Retail Space1
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214 permits were filed in Chicago Lawn in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $133,664.

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