Building Permits in Lincoln Park

656 building permits were filed in Lincoln Park in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $224,599,827.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Lincoln Park

656
Permits (12 mo)
+148%vs city avg 264
8
High impact
+100%vs city avg 4
28
Medium impact
+250%vs city avg 8
620
Low impact
+145%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Lincoln Park

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

Breakdown · Lincoln Park

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    237
  • Home Improvement
    150
  • Residential Building
    65
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    56
  • Renovation
    37
  • Other
    111
Show all 19 types
  • Building Permit237
  • Home Improvement150
  • Residential Building65
  • Garage Or Outbuilding56
  • Renovation37
  • Single-Family Home26
  • Retail Space21
  • New Construction19
  • Restaurant11
  • Office Building7
  • Townhouse6
  • Mixed-Use Development5
  • Parking Structure5
  • Energy Installation3
  • Telecommunications3
  • Educational Facility2
  • Religious Facility1
  • Manufacturing Facility1
  • Gas Station1
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656 permits were filed in Lincoln Park in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $384,589.

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Figures cover the Lincoln Park 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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