Building Permits in Wicker Park

771 building permits were filed in Wicker Park in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $1,316,274,178.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Wicker Park

771

Permits (12 mo)

+192%vs city avg 264

High impact

+100%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

+363%vs city avg 8

726

Low impact

+187%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · Wicker Park

Most common permit types

Building Permit
263
Home Improvement
150
Garage Or Outbuilding
76
Residential Building
74
Renovation
60
Other
148

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Building Permit263
Home Improvement150
Garage Or Outbuilding76
Residential Building74
Renovation60
Single-Family Home24
Retail Space24
Mixed-Use Development21
Office Building19
New Construction16
Restaurant12
Energy Installation10
Hotel5
Educational Facility3
Manufacturing Facility3
Telecommunications3
Warehouse2
Parking Structure2
Townhouse1
Daycare1
Religious Facility1
Gas Station1

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How many building permits were filed in Wicker Park?

771 permits were filed in Wicker Park in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $1,776,348.

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Figures cover the Wicker Park 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.