Building Permits in South Loop

296 building permits were filed in South Loop in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $214,125,976.

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By the numbers · South Loop

296

Permits (12 mo)

+9%vs city avg 271

High impact

+125%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-25%vs city avg 8

281

Low impact

+8%vs city avg 260

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · South Loop

Most common permit types

Building Permit
150
New Construction
35
Residential Building
23
Renovation
23
Home Improvement
20
Other
45

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296 permits were filed in South Loop in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $866,907.

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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.