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Building permits in Auburn Gresham, Chicago
577 building permits were issued in Auburn Gresham, Chicago over the last 12 months — #10 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.8% of the city total. Median declared value: $13,241 (75% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
577
#10 in Chicago
Median declared value
$13,241
Total declared value
$56.0M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
429 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 13 |
| Sep 2026 | 52 |
| Aug 2026 | 66 |
| Jul 2026 | 69 |
| Jun 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| Apr 2026 | 57 |
| Mar 2026 | 43 |
| Feb 2026 | 35 |
| Jan 2026 | 43 |
| Dec 2025 | 27 |
| Nov 2025 | 31 |
| Oct 2025 | 48 |
| Sep 2025 | 75 |
| Aug 2025 | 43 |
| Jul 2025 | 54 |
| Jun 2025 | 67 |
| May 2025 | 35 |
| Apr 2025 | 46 |
| Mar 2025 | 37 |
| Feb 2025 | 29 |
| Jan 2025 | 42 |
| Dec 2024 | 35 |
| Nov 2024 | 30 |
| Oct 2024 | 47 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 429 | 74.4% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 101 | 17.5% |
| Signs | 14 | 2.4% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 11 | 1.9% |
| Elevator Equipment | 11 | 1.9% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 6 | 1.0% |
| New Construction | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1330 W 76th St | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbc interior renovation to existing 3 story 164 unit building; conversion of common areas per 2010 ada; per ihda, 10% of units (30) to be 2009 icc a117.1 type a and 10% of units (30) to be iac section 233.6.5 adaptable. The 128 units located at the adjacent townhome prop | $23.2M | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 917 W 88th St | Renovation/AlterationSc 2019 cbc third floor bathroom renovations to the third floor which includes mep work and roof replacement and minor facade repair work to a 3 story cps building, as per architectural plans | $2.2M | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 1335 W 76th St | Renovation/AlterationDds. 2019 cbc. Interior alteration of existing 2 story w/ (1) level below grade, 13 unit town home building to include like for like replacement of fixtures, finishes, and mechanical equipment throughout units. Exterior work on the building includes replacement of windows, tuckpo | $1.6M | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 1329 W 76th St | Renovation/AlterationDds. 2019 cbc. Existing 2 story w/ (1) level below grade, 14 unit town home building. Interior renovation of existing town home building will include like for like replacement of fixtures, finishes, and mechanical equipment throughout units. Exterior work on the building includes | $1.6M | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 1323 W 76th St | Renovation/AlterationDds. 2019 cbc. Existing 2 story w/ (1) level below grade, 13 unit town home building. Interior renovation of existing town home building will include like for like replacement of fixtures, finishes, and mechanical equipment throughout units. Exterior work on the building includes | $1.6M | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 1305 W 76th St | Renovation/AlterationDds. 2019 cbc. Existing 2 story with (1) level below grade, 15 unit town home building. Interior renovation to include like for like replacement of fixtures, finishes, and mechanical equipment. Exterior work includes replacement of windows, tuckpointing, siding and lighting fixtu | $1.6M | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 1301 W 76th St | Renovation/AlterationDds. 2019 cbc. Existing 2 story w/ (1) level below grade, 16 unit town home building. Interior renovation of existing town home building will include like for like replacement of fixtures, finishes, and mechanical equipment throughout units. Exterior work on the building includes | $1.6M | Jul 24, 2026 |
| 1359 W 76th St | Renovation/AlterationDds. 2019 cbc. Existing 2 story w/ (1) level below grade, 13 unit town home building. Interior renovation will include replacement of fixtures, finishes, and mechanical equipment throughout units. 2% of the total units located on the site to receive devices to serve hearing and/o | $1.0M | Aug 4, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Auburn Gresham, Chicago?
577 permits in the last 12 months — 1.8% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #10 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (429).
What is the median permit value in Auburn Gresham, Chicago?
$13,241 across permits with a declared value, 75% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $56.0M.
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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.