Building Permits in O'Hare

222 building permits were filed in O'Hare in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $1,582,285,144.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · O'Hare

222

Permits (12 mo)

-16%vs city avg 264

High impact

+275%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-37%vs city avg 8

202

Low impact

-20%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · O'Hare

Most common permit types

Building Permit
122
Residential Building
27
Office Building
21
Renovation
15
Home Improvement
12
Other
25

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Building Permit122
Residential Building27
Office Building21
Renovation15
Home Improvement12
New Construction7
Warehouse6
Garage Or Outbuilding3
Restaurant2
Single-Family Home2
Manufacturing Facility2
Energy Installation1
Parking Structure1
Religious Facility1

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222 permits were filed in O'Hare in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $14,516,377.

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Figures cover the O'Hare 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.