Building Permits in Kenwood

125 building permits were filed in Kenwood in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $56,189,660.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Kenwood

125

Permits (12 mo)

-53%vs city avg 264

High impact

+25%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-62%vs city avg 8

117

Low impact

-54%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Kenwood

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Breakdown · Kenwood

Most common permit types

Building Permit
38
Home Improvement
35
Residential Building
17
Renovation
10
Single-Family Home
7
Other
18

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Building Permit38
Home Improvement35
Residential Building17
Renovation10
Single-Family Home7
Garage Or Outbuilding6
New Construction3
Townhouse2
Educational Facility2
Energy Installation2
Medical Facility1
Office Building1
Restaurant1

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125 permits were filed in Kenwood in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $506,213.

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Figures cover the Kenwood 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.