Building Permits in West Loop

1,016 building permits were filed in West Loop in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $780,518,707.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · West Loop

1,016
Permits (12 mo)
+285%vs city avg 264
30
High impact
+650%vs city avg 4
50
Medium impact
+525%vs city avg 8
936
Low impact
+270%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · West Loop

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    392
  • Residential Building
    183
  • Home Improvement
    103
  • Office Building
    77
  • Renovation
    77
  • Other
    184
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  • Building Permit392
  • Residential Building183
  • Home Improvement103
  • Office Building77
  • Renovation77
  • New Construction58
  • Garage Or Outbuilding28
  • Retail Space21
  • Mixed-Use Development18
  • Restaurant17
  • Parking Structure12
  • Warehouse8
  • Medical Facility6
  • Single-Family Home5
  • Telecommunications4
  • Townhouse3
  • Manufacturing Facility2
  • Gas Station1
  • Data Center1
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1,016 permits were filed in West Loop in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $1,056,182.

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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.

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