Building Permits in Woodlawn

238 building permits were filed in Woodlawn in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $40,637,457.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Woodlawn

238

Permits (12 mo)

-10%vs city avg 264

High impact

-100%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-12%vs city avg 8

231

Low impact

-9%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · Woodlawn

Most common permit types

Building Permit
72
Home Improvement
50
Residential Building
29
Garage Or Outbuilding
26
Renovation
20
Other
41

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Building Permit72
Home Improvement50
Residential Building29
Garage Or Outbuilding26
Renovation20
New Construction12
Energy Installation10
Single-Family Home6
Restaurant4
Educational Facility3
Office Building3
Mixed-Use Development1
Townhouse1
Parking Structure1

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238 permits were filed in Woodlawn in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $179,020.

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Figures cover the Woodlawn 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.