Building Permits in East Side

110 building permits were filed in East Side in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $6,355,929.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · East Side

110

Permits (12 mo)

-58%vs city avg 264

High impact

-100%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-75%vs city avg 8

108

Low impact

-57%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · East Side

Most common permit types

Home Improvement
33
Building Permit
30
Energy Installation
16
Manufacturing Facility
11
Garage Or Outbuilding
6
Other
14

Show all 10 types

Home Improvement33
Building Permit30
Energy Installation16
Manufacturing Facility11
Garage Or Outbuilding6
Educational Facility6
Renovation3
Residential Building3
Office Building1
Telecommunications1

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110 permits were filed in East Side in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $66,208.

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Figures cover the East Side 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.