Building Permits in Garfield Ridge

243 building permits were filed in Garfield Ridge in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $95,682,431.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Garfield Ridge

243
Permits (12 mo)
-8%vs city avg 264
2
High impact
-50%vs city avg 4
3
Medium impact
-62%vs city avg 8
238
Low impact
-6%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · Garfield Ridge

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    96
  • Home Improvement
    46
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    31
  • Energy Installation
    29
  • Single-Family Home
    19
  • Other
    22
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  • Building Permit96
  • Home Improvement46
  • Garage Or Outbuilding31
  • Energy Installation29
  • Single-Family Home19
  • Renovation9
  • Residential Building6
  • Office Building3
  • Restaurant2
  • Religious Facility1
  • Mixed-Use Development1
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243 permits were filed in Garfield Ridge in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $447,114.

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