Building Permits in North Lawndale

319 building permits were filed in North Lawndale in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $94,184,058.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · North Lawndale

319
Permits (12 mo)
+21%vs city avg 264
6
High impact
+50%vs city avg 4
8
Medium impact
vs city avg 8
305
Low impact
+21%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · North Lawndale

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Breakdown · North Lawndale

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    97
  • Home Improvement
    85
  • Residential Building
    54
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    23
  • New Construction
    23
  • Other
    37
Show all 15 types
  • Building Permit97
  • Home Improvement85
  • Residential Building54
  • Garage Or Outbuilding23
  • New Construction23
  • Renovation18
  • Energy Installation5
  • Office Building3
  • Retail Space2
  • Restaurant2
  • Educational Facility2
  • Single-Family Home2
  • Telecommunications1
  • Warehouse1
  • Mixed-Use Development1
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319 permits were filed in North Lawndale in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $308,800.

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