Building Permits in North Center

315 building permits were filed in North Center in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $145,612,765.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · North Center

315
Permits (12 mo)
+19%vs city avg 264
9
High impact
+125%vs city avg 4
11
Medium impact
+38%vs city avg 8
295
Low impact
+17%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · North Center

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Breakdown · North Center

Most common permit types

  • Home Improvement
    72
  • Building Permit
    67
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    59
  • Single-Family Home
    35
  • Residential Building
    28
  • Other
    54
Show all 17 types
  • Home Improvement72
  • Building Permit67
  • Garage Or Outbuilding59
  • Single-Family Home35
  • Residential Building28
  • Renovation16
  • Townhouse11
  • New Construction5
  • Mixed-Use Development4
  • Office Building4
  • Retail Space4
  • Restaurant3
  • Warehouse2
  • Educational Facility2
  • Religious Facility1
  • Medical Facility1
  • Telecommunications1
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315 permits were filed in North Center in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $478,989.

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Figures cover the North Center 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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