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Building permits in Archer Heights, Chicago
113 building permits were issued in Archer Heights, Chicago over the last 12 months — #69 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.3% of the city total. Median declared value: $11,545 (66% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
113
#69 in Chicago
Median declared value
$11,545
Total declared value
$7.9M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
82 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | 14 |
| Aug 2026 | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | 12 |
| Jun 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | 10 |
| Feb 2026 | 10 |
| Jan 2026 | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | 10 |
| Nov 2025 | 7 |
| Oct 2025 | 10 |
| Sep 2025 | 6 |
| Aug 2025 | 10 |
| Jul 2025 | 6 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| Apr 2025 | 21 |
| Mar 2025 | 11 |
| Feb 2025 | 8 |
| Jan 2025 | 4 |
| Dec 2024 | 8 |
| Nov 2024 | 5 |
| Oct 2024 | 19 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 82 | 72.6% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 21 | 18.6% |
| Signs | 4 | 3.5% |
| New Construction | 3 | 2.7% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 2 | 1.8% |
| Elevator Equipment | 1 | 0.9% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4500 W Ann Lurie Pl | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019: electrical only: install 2xl tesla megapack bess and connect it to an existing pv system. The scope includes concrete pad construction, conduit installation, cabling, terminations, and connecting the megapack to associated electrical equipment. (occupancy f, constructio | $2.6M | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 4331 S Pulaski Rd | Renovation/AlterationSelf cert: interior remodel of existing planet fitness; as per plans | $875,000 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| 5024 S Archer Ave | Renovation/AlterationProposed commercial building development for buffalo wild wings tenant. Buildout is for a single occupancy. | $800,000 | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 4025 S Keeler Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 29700 sq. Ft. Roof covering: other. Location: re-roof with no structural changes or alterations. Il roofing contractor license: 104.01921. | $373,500 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| 4847 S Ridgeway Ave | New ConstructionNew two story single family home with detached two car garage ( occupancy r-5, construction type 5a) | $350,000 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| 4851 S Ridgeway Ave | New ConstructionNew two story single family home with detached two car garage ( occupancy r-5, construction 5a)(conditional permit subject to field inspections) | $350,000 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| 4114 S Pulaski Rd | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc commercial restoration to existing vacant retail business to smoothie king #2449 (occupancy a2 classification) (type ib construction) per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections ** | $300,000 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 4801 S Lawndale Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc: remove and replace concrete topping slab and structural slab to repair steel beam framing in an existing 1-story building (occupancy f-1, type iib) as per plans. | $200,000 | Nov 17, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Archer Heights, Chicago?
113 permits in the last 12 months — 0.3% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #69 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (82).
What is the median permit value in Archer Heights, Chicago?
$11,545 across permits with a declared value, 66% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $7.9M.
Nearby in the ranking
- East Side · 149 permits
- Douglas · 147 permits
- Pullman · 139 permits
- Washington Park · 135 permits
- Hermosa · 134 permits
- Montclare · 118 permits
- Edison Park · 103 permits
- Hegewisch · 99 permits
- West Elsdon · 90 permits
- Armour Square · 78 permits
- Fuller Park · 58 permits
- Oakland · 51 permits
Source: Building Permits (City of Chicago Department of Buildings), Chicago Data Portal. Licence: City of Chicago Data Portal Terms of Use. 12-month window from Oct 1, 2025. Declared values are applicants’ estimates and are not verified; personal names are omitted. Generated Oct 9, 2026.