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Building permits in Ashburn, Chicago
453 building permits were issued in Ashburn, Chicago over the last 12 months — #19 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.4% of the city total. Median declared value: $10,230 (58% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
453
#19 in Chicago
Median declared value
$10,230
Total declared value
$26.9M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
395 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 12 |
| Sep 2026 | 50 |
| Aug 2026 | 62 |
| Jul 2026 | 40 |
| Jun 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| Apr 2026 | 32 |
| Mar 2026 | 36 |
| Feb 2026 | 18 |
| Jan 2026 | 30 |
| Dec 2025 | 28 |
| Nov 2025 | 28 |
| Oct 2025 | 40 |
| Sep 2025 | 32 |
| Aug 2025 | 37 |
| Jul 2025 | 60 |
| Jun 2025 | 39 |
| May 2025 | 52 |
| Apr 2025 | 41 |
| Mar 2025 | 38 |
| Feb 2025 | 24 |
| Jan 2025 | 43 |
| Dec 2024 | 23 |
| Nov 2024 | 32 |
| Oct 2024 | 57 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 395 | 87.2% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 30 | 6.6% |
| Signs | 22 | 4.9% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 4 | 0.9% |
| New Construction | 2 | 0.4% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8515 S Cicero Ave | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc: moderate rehab and addition to an existing 2-story motel to convert it into a fixed-site transitional shelter with 55 sleeping units. Existing lobby and manager¿s unit, plus new 1st and 2nd floor additions, will provide staff offices, clinic, resident business cent | $8.4M | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 7601 S Lawndale Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: comed chicago south - existing parking lot repaving, south parking lot only. New parking layout and landscape. No change in existing building construction type and occupancy (type ii-a, b). Exterior work only, no work on the existing buildings on site. | $3.5M | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 2850 W Columbus Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 648073 sq. Ft. Roof covering: other. Location: roof area. Il roofing contractor license: 104000173. | $2.6M | Nov 14, 2025 |
| 3348 W 87th St | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbc, alteration of existing ground floor oak street health tenant space to expand into adjacent vacant mercantile tenant space. Expansion space is currently a vacant clothing store. Interior alteration with modification of existing storefront, plumbing, electrical | $1.4M | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 8001 S Western Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: interior remodel to repair water damage of 2nd flr (8,626sf), 7th floor (8,583sf) & 1st to 7th flr stairwells (2,303sf) w/plumb & electrical in exist 7 story bldg used as a multi-care center and is fully sprinklered. Total sq ft of remodel 19,512sf (occupancy group | $950,000 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| 7969 S Cicero Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to ground floor retail space for a new dental office. Work includes demo, new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans.(occupancy b-business, construction type iib ) | $650,000 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 8010 S Kostner Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: renovation of three bathrooms in elementary school building, one boys', one girls', and one single user gender neutral restroom. Occupancy group e-1 construction type 1b. Certified plan corrections. | $570,000 | May 19, 2026 |
| 7601 S Lawndale Ave | Express Permit ProgramLow voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: parking lot. | $438,920 | Oct 24, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Ashburn, Chicago?
453 permits in the last 12 months — 1.4% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #19 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (395).
What is the median permit value in Ashburn, Chicago?
$10,230 across permits with a declared value, 58% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $26.9M.
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- South Shore · 455 permits
- West Ridge · 443 permits
- Uptown · 432 permits
- New City · 421 permits
- Garfield Ridge · 408 permits
- Washington Heights · 405 permits
- Ohare · 405 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.