Building Permits in West Englewood

264 building permits were filed in West Englewood in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $16,880,017.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · West Englewood

264
Permits (12 mo)
vs city avg 264
1
High impact
-75%vs city avg 4
0
Medium impact
-100%vs city avg 8
263
Low impact
+4%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · West Englewood

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Breakdown · West Englewood

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    95
  • Home Improvement
    76
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    24
  • Single-Family Home
    16
  • Renovation
    16
  • Other
    37
Show all 14 types
  • Building Permit95
  • Home Improvement76
  • Garage Or Outbuilding24
  • Single-Family Home16
  • Renovation16
  • Energy Installation12
  • Residential Building10
  • Retail Space4
  • Restaurant3
  • Telecommunications3
  • Office Building2
  • Educational Facility1
  • Mixed-Use Development1
  • Community Facility1
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264 permits were filed in West Englewood in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $64,428.

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