Building Permits in Forest Glen

161 building permits were filed in Forest Glen in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $10,037,336.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Forest Glen

161
Permits (12 mo)
-39%vs city avg 264
0
High impact
-100%vs city avg 4
2
Medium impact
-75%vs city avg 8
159
Low impact
-37%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Forest Glen

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Breakdown · Forest Glen

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    52
  • Home Improvement
    31
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    26
  • Single-Family Home
    15
  • Energy Installation
    9
  • Other
    28
Show all 14 types
  • Building Permit52
  • Home Improvement31
  • Garage Or Outbuilding26
  • Single-Family Home15
  • Energy Installation9
  • Renovation7
  • Residential Building7
  • New Construction4
  • Office Building4
  • Retail Space2
  • Telecommunications1
  • Warehouse1
  • Manufacturing Facility1
  • Restaurant1
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161 permits were filed in Forest Glen in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $63,527.

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Figures cover the Forest Glen 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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