Building Permits in South Chicago

194 building permits were filed in South Chicago in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $123,407,326.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · South Chicago

194
Permits (12 mo)
-27%vs city avg 264
3
High impact
-25%vs city avg 4
1
Medium impact
-87%vs city avg 8
190
Low impact
-25%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · South Chicago

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Breakdown · South Chicago

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    75
  • Home Improvement
    51
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    17
  • Residential Building
    11
  • Energy Installation
    11
  • Other
    29
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  • Building Permit75
  • Home Improvement51
  • Garage Or Outbuilding17
  • Residential Building11
  • Energy Installation11
  • Renovation11
  • Office Building5
  • Single-Family Home5
  • Educational Facility2
  • New Construction2
  • Restaurant2
  • Retail Space1
  • Religious Facility1
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194 permits were filed in South Chicago in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $659,932.

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Figures cover the South Chicago 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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