Building Permits in Edgewater

326 building permits were filed in Edgewater in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $80,532,962.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Edgewater

326
Permits (12 mo)
+23%vs city avg 264
3
High impact
-25%vs city avg 4
10
Medium impact
+25%vs city avg 8
313
Low impact
+24%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Edgewater

Outline shows the Edgewater community area. Search an address for block-level detail.

Breakdown · Edgewater

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    146
  • Home Improvement
    54
  • Renovation
    30
  • Residential Building
    30
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    28
  • Other
    38
Show all 17 types
  • Building Permit146
  • Home Improvement54
  • Renovation30
  • Residential Building30
  • Garage Or Outbuilding28
  • Single-Family Home9
  • Restaurant5
  • Office Building4
  • Parking Structure4
  • Energy Installation4
  • New Construction3
  • Educational Facility3
  • Daycare2
  • Retail Space1
  • Mixed-Use Development1
  • Telecommunications1
  • Manufacturing Facility1
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326 permits were filed in Edgewater in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $271,155.

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Figures cover the Edgewater 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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