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Building permits in Austin, Chicago

926 building permits were issued in Austin, Chicago over the last 12 months — #7 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 2.9% of the city total. Median declared value: $12,082 (69% of the city-wide median).

Permits, 12 months
926
#7 in Chicago
Median declared value
$12,082
Total declared value
$65.2M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
641 permits

Permits issued per month

Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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MonthPermits issued
Oct 202618
Sep 202695
Aug 202669
Jul 202675
Jun 202675
May 202684
Apr 202673
Mar 202691
Feb 202647
Jan 202662
Dec 202550
Nov 2025100
Oct 202587
Sep 202567
Aug 202576
Jul 202591
Jun 202572
May 202581
Apr 202597
Mar 202584
Feb 202547
Jan 202575
Dec 202455
Nov 202465
Oct 202474

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Permits by type (last 12 months)

Permit typePermitsShare
Express Permit Program64169.2%
Renovation/Alteration14515.7%
Signs626.7%
New Construction283.0%
Reinstate Revoked Pmt212.3%
Elevator Equipment161.7%
Wrecking/Demolition131.4%

Largest permits of the last 12 months

Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.

AddressWorkDeclared valueIssued
4624 W Madison StExpress Permit ProgramFall prevention protection anchorage system. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, exterior fall protection anchorage.$13.8MNov 7, 2025
1838 N Lamon AveRenovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc: alterations and change of occupancy for buildout of a 1-story cannabis cultivation and processing facility in an existing warehouse. Includes interior renovations, fire wall construction, and mep upgrades. (occupancy groups f-1, b; type iii-b and ii-b construction)*$7.0MDec 29, 2025
1612 N Mobile AveNew ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc erect 1 story single tenant restaurant building with dual lane drive through including masonry trash enclosure and screening fencing (occupancy a2 con iib)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **$2.2MMar 26, 2026
132 N Pine AveRenovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: interior and exterior alterations in an existing 2 story/8 unit building, per plans. Cha affordable housing project.$1.7MSep 15, 2026
645 S Central AveExpress Permit ProgramLine voltage electrical work. Install permanent-required by code 1250 kw diesel generator. Receptacle outlets: 0 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: generator room and basement.$1.0MApr 16, 2026
5044 W Chicago AveNew ConstructionSelf-cert 2019 cbc: initial tenant build-out permit for shell space on third floor of new construction building. 6,982 sf. Mep-fp extensions / modification from building provided mep-fp systems.zoning use group for tenant space: office (occupancy group b, business, type iia const$900,000Oct 6, 2026
6502 W North AveNew ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: new construction of a 1 story commercial building for a taco bell drive-thru restaurant with a new parking lot, fencing and a trash enclosure as per plans.$850,000Oct 1, 2025
5719 W Race AveRenovation/AlterationSelf cert 2019 cbrc - fire damage restoration to existing multi-family residential building including interior remodeling and reconstruction of existing rear enclosed porch within existing footprint and dimensions. (occupany classification r-5; va construction type)$850,000Aug 17, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in Austin, Chicago?
926 permits in the last 12 months — 2.9% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #7 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (641).
What is the median permit value in Austin, Chicago?
$12,082 across permits with a declared value, 69% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $65.2M.

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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.