Building Permits in Riverdale

16 building permits were filed in Riverdale in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $9,783,650.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Riverdale

16
Permits (12 mo)
-94%vs city avg 264
1
High impact
-75%vs city avg 4
0
Medium impact
-100%vs city avg 8
15
Low impact
-94%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · Riverdale

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    7
  • Educational Facility
    3
  • Energy Installation
    2
  • Home Improvement
    2
  • New Construction
    1
  • Other
    1
Show all 6 types
  • Building Permit7
  • Educational Facility3
  • Energy Installation2
  • Home Improvement2
  • New Construction1
  • Residential Building1
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16 permits were filed in Riverdale in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $815,304.

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Figures cover the Riverdale 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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