Open data · Chicago Data Portal
Building permits in Avalon Park, Chicago
198 building permits were issued in Avalon Park, Chicago over the last 12 months — #55 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.6% of the city total. Median declared value: $10,500 (60% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
198
#55 in Chicago
Median declared value
$10,500
Total declared value
$11.1M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
156 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | 18 |
| Aug 2026 | 19 |
| Jul 2026 | 24 |
| Jun 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| Apr 2026 | 16 |
| Mar 2026 | 22 |
| Feb 2026 | 11 |
| Jan 2026 | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | 10 |
| Nov 2025 | 16 |
| Oct 2025 | 17 |
| Sep 2025 | 26 |
| Aug 2025 | 17 |
| Jul 2025 | 12 |
| Jun 2025 | 17 |
| May 2025 | 11 |
| Apr 2025 | 9 |
| Mar 2025 | 20 |
| Feb 2025 | 14 |
| Jan 2025 | 13 |
| Dec 2024 | 10 |
| Nov 2024 | 12 |
| Oct 2024 | 10 |
Find leads: new permits in Avalon Park, Chicago
Planium watches the register for you and sends the new permits that match your trade and project size.
Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 156 | 78.8% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 31 | 15.7% |
| Signs | 8 | 4.0% |
| Elevator Equipment | 2 | 1.0% |
| New Construction | 1 | 0.5% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 E 87th St | Renovation/AlterationCps school - no change in use. Interior renovations at chicago vocational career academy (cvca), current use/occupancy school e-1, proposed use/occupancy school e-1, includes pool deck floor, drain and piping replacement, girls/boys locker room renovations, mechanical, lighting, | $4.9M | Jun 17, 2026 |
| 8301 S Anthony Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of drywal and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no. 101075384. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), garage west elevation wall. | $360,283 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 8301 S Anthony Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc: structural peer review included. Alterations to reconstruct the west cmu exterior wall of existing storage facility located under 83rd st skyway bridge. | $300,000 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 8148 S Stony Island Ave | Express Permit ProgramRepair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 single package dx unit(trane r450, ground level enclosure) . Electrical work under this permit = no . Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), ground level enclosure. | $260,000 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 8045 S Kenwood Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbc: interior renovation of several spaces in school to facilitate ada accessibility. Scope of work includes general construction. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing. No structural work, limited exterior work includes replacement of concrete slab at accessible ent | $230,000 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 7932 S Kenwood Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to an existing 1 story s.f.r. Brick and frame building w/basement. (occupancy r-5 ; construction type iiia). Certified plan corrections. | $230,000 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 8243 S Ridgeland Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbc: new wood frame partial second story addition and renovation of existing single-family dwelling as per plans. (occupancy r-5; type vb construction). | $200,000 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 8649 S Euclid Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc - erect new 3-story brick & block 3-unit building, new rear metal porch & new 3-car concrete slab for open parking**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $200,000 | Aug 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Avalon Park, Chicago?
198 permits in the last 12 months — 0.6% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #55 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (156).
What is the median permit value in Avalon Park, Chicago?
$10,500 across permits with a declared value, 60% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $11.1M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Forest Glen · 253 permits
- Jefferson Park · 250 permits
- Brighton Park · 230 permits
- West Lawn · 225 permits
- West Garfield Park · 214 permits
- Calumet Heights · 204 permits
- Kenwood · 194 permits
- Gage Park · 184 permits
- South Deering · 166 permits
- Mount Greenwood · 165 permits
- Clearing · 161 permits
- Mckinley Park · 156 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.