Building Permits in South Lawndale

237 building permits were filed in South Lawndale in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $38,542,081.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · South Lawndale

237
Permits (12 mo)
-10%vs city avg 264
4
High impact
vs city avg 4
9
Medium impact
+13%vs city avg 8
224
Low impact
-11%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · South Lawndale

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Breakdown · South Lawndale

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    84
  • Home Improvement
    49
  • Renovation
    24
  • Residential Building
    22
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    19
  • Other
    39
Show all 17 types
  • Building Permit84
  • Home Improvement49
  • Renovation24
  • Residential Building22
  • Garage Or Outbuilding19
  • Energy Installation12
  • Retail Space6
  • Restaurant5
  • Office Building4
  • Warehouse3
  • New Construction3
  • Single-Family Home1
  • Educational Facility1
  • Mixed-Use Development1
  • Daycare1
  • Manufacturing Facility1
  • Community Facility1
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237 permits were filed in South Lawndale in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $167,574.

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