Building Permits in West Garfield Park

133 building permits were filed in West Garfield Park in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $127,560,740.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · West Garfield Park

133
Permits (12 mo)
-50%vs city avg 264
4
High impact
vs city avg 4
1
Medium impact
-87%vs city avg 8
128
Low impact
-49%vs city avg 253

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Breakdown · West Garfield Park

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    58
  • Home Improvement
    31
  • Residential Building
    12
  • Renovation
    9
  • Office Building
    7
  • Other
    16
Show all 12 types
  • Building Permit58
  • Home Improvement31
  • Residential Building12
  • Renovation9
  • Office Building7
  • Energy Installation5
  • Garage Or Outbuilding4
  • New Construction2
  • Single-Family Home2
  • Retail Space1
  • Telecommunications1
  • Community Facility1
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133 permits were filed in West Garfield Park in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $981,236.

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