Building Permits in Lincoln Square

350 building permits were filed in Lincoln Square in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $67,204,390.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Lincoln Square

350
Permits (12 mo)
+33%vs city avg 264
3
High impact
-25%vs city avg 4
7
Medium impact
-12%vs city avg 8
340
Low impact
+34%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Lincoln Square

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Breakdown · Lincoln Square

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    125
  • Home Improvement
    68
  • Residential Building
    35
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    30
  • Renovation
    24
  • Other
    68
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  • Building Permit125
  • Home Improvement68
  • Residential Building35
  • Garage Or Outbuilding30
  • Renovation24
  • Single-Family Home19
  • Energy Installation17
  • Office Building8
  • New Construction7
  • Restaurant5
  • Retail Space4
  • Mixed-Use Development3
  • Educational Facility2
  • Medical Facility1
  • Manufacturing Facility1
  • Telecommunications1
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350 permits were filed in Lincoln Square in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $213,347.

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Figures cover the Lincoln Square 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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