Building Permits in South Loop

273 building permits were filed in South Loop in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $186,870,670.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · South Loop

273

Permits (12 mo)

+3%vs city avg 264

High impact

+50%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-12%vs city avg 8

260

Low impact

+3%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · South Loop

Most common permit types

Building Permit
125
New Construction
36
Home Improvement
26
Renovation
21
Residential Building
21
Other
44

Show all 20 types

Building Permit125
New Construction36
Home Improvement26
Renovation21
Residential Building21
Manufacturing Facility7
Parking Structure6
Garage Or Outbuilding6
Retail Space4
Office Building4
Townhouse3
Single-Family Home3
Restaurant3
Hotel2
Educational Facility1
Medical Facility1
Warehouse1
Data Center1
Mixed-Use Development1
Energy Installation1

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273 permits were filed in South Loop in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $823,219.

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Figures cover the South Loop 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.