Building Permits in West Lawn

114 building permits were filed in West Lawn in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $8,562,122.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · West Lawn

114
Permits (12 mo)
-57%vs city avg 264
0
High impact
-100%vs city avg 4
2
Medium impact
-75%vs city avg 8
112
Low impact
-56%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · West Lawn

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Breakdown · West Lawn

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    37
  • Home Improvement
    21
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    17
  • Energy Installation
    13
  • Manufacturing Facility
    13
  • Other
    13
Show all 12 types
  • Building Permit37
  • Home Improvement21
  • Garage Or Outbuilding17
  • Energy Installation13
  • Manufacturing Facility13
  • Residential Building4
  • Single-Family Home2
  • Community Facility2
  • Renovation2
  • Educational Facility1
  • Office Building1
  • Retail Space1
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114 permits were filed in West Lawn in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $87,369.

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