Building Permits in West Loop

1,001 building permits were filed in West Loop in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $629,543,045.

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By the numbers · West Loop

1,001

Permits (12 mo)

+269%vs city avg 271

High impact

+650%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

+488%vs city avg 8

924

Low impact

+255%vs city avg 260

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · West Loop

Most common permit types

Building Permit
380
Residential Building
186
Home Improvement
91
Renovation
81
Office Building
72
Other
191

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1,001 permits were filed in West Loop in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $870,737.

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Figures cover the West 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.