Building Permits in South Shore

302 building permits were filed in South Shore in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $21,408,267.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · South Shore

302
Permits (12 mo)
+14%vs city avg 264
0
High impact
-100%vs city avg 4
4
Medium impact
-50%vs city avg 8
298
Low impact
+18%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · South Shore

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Breakdown · South Shore

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    150
  • Home Improvement
    63
  • Residential Building
    24
  • Renovation
    16
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    15
  • Other
    34
Show all 14 types
  • Building Permit150
  • Home Improvement63
  • Residential Building24
  • Renovation16
  • Garage Or Outbuilding15
  • Energy Installation14
  • Single-Family Home7
  • Office Building4
  • Educational Facility3
  • Retail Space2
  • Parking Structure1
  • Mixed-Use Development1
  • Telecommunications1
  • Manufacturing Facility1
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302 permits were filed in South Shore in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $72,325.

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Figures cover the South Shore 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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