Building Permits in Portage Park

365 building permits were filed in Portage Park in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $39,614,860.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Portage Park

365
Permits (12 mo)
+38%vs city avg 264
3
High impact
-25%vs city avg 4
7
Medium impact
-12%vs city avg 8
355
Low impact
+40%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Portage Park

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Breakdown · Portage Park

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    114
  • Home Improvement
    91
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    46
  • Single-Family Home
    28
  • Energy Installation
    23
  • Other
    63
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  • Building Permit114
  • Home Improvement91
  • Garage Or Outbuilding46
  • Single-Family Home28
  • Energy Installation23
  • Renovation22
  • Residential Building20
  • Office Building6
  • Retail Space6
  • Restaurant3
  • Car Wash2
  • Parking Structure2
  • New Construction1
  • Mixed-Use Development1
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365 permits were filed in Portage Park in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $112,542.

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