Building Permits in Pilsen

259 building permits were filed in Pilsen in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $54,588,140.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Pilsen

259
Permits (12 mo)
-2%vs city avg 264
2
High impact
-50%vs city avg 4
10
Medium impact
+25%vs city avg 8
247
Low impact
-2%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Pilsen

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Breakdown · Pilsen

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    103
  • Home Improvement
    54
  • Renovation
    22
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    22
  • Residential Building
    19
  • Other
    39
Show all 18 types
  • Building Permit103
  • Home Improvement54
  • Renovation22
  • Garage Or Outbuilding22
  • Residential Building19
  • New Construction12
  • Retail Space5
  • Restaurant5
  • Office Building4
  • Mixed-Use Development2
  • Single-Family Home2
  • Educational Facility2
  • Religious Facility2
  • Energy Installation1
  • Manufacturing Facility1
  • Data Center1
  • Senior Living Facility1
  • Warehouse1
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259 permits were filed in Pilsen in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $236,312.

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