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Building permits in Avondale, Chicago
303 building permits were issued in Avondale, Chicago over the last 12 months — #44 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.9% of the city total. Median declared value: $19,675 (1.1× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
303
#44 in Chicago
Median declared value
$19,675
Total declared value
$29.6M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
174 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | 40 |
| Aug 2026 | 30 |
| Jul 2026 | 33 |
| Jun 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 |
| Mar 2026 | 22 |
| Feb 2026 | 15 |
| Jan 2026 | 21 |
| Dec 2025 | 16 |
| Nov 2025 | 15 |
| Oct 2025 | 32 |
| Sep 2025 | 33 |
| Aug 2025 | 29 |
| Jul 2025 | 36 |
| Jun 2025 | 21 |
| May 2025 | 36 |
| Apr 2025 | 24 |
| Mar 2025 | 19 |
| Feb 2025 | 12 |
| Jan 2025 | 19 |
| Dec 2024 | 20 |
| Nov 2024 | 25 |
| Oct 2024 | 31 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 174 | 57.4% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 71 | 23.4% |
| Signs | 24 | 7.9% |
| New Construction | 18 | 5.9% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 7 | 2.3% |
| Elevator Equipment | 5 | 1.7% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 4 | 1.3% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2939 N Elston Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc.new 3 story six unit with basement, proposed excavation, front decks @ each unit on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors, rear open stairs and 6 unenclosed parking spaces, all work as per plans. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections ** | $2.6M | Jul 2, 2026 |
| 3120 N Pulaski Rd | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc interior and exterior alterations to east tenant space suite a to convert to retail store (con type iib occ m) including ordinance required landscaping and new masonry trash enclosure | $2.3M | Sep 4, 2026 |
| 2609 W Belmont Ave | Elevator EquipmentModernization on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 7-floor, 125fpm, hydraulic passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100442932) | $1.4M | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 2801 N Drake Ave | New ConstructionSelf certified 2019 cbc. Erect new 3 story 3 dwelling units building wirh 3 parking spaces pad as per plan. | $900,000 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 2963 N Elston Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: new construction of a 3 story with basement building.(3 dwelling units), rear 3 story steel porch, roof deck and aluminum metal framed trellis with associated site work, (occupancy r5, construction type iiib), including new 2 parking space detached garage per plans | $750,000 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 3120 N Pulaski Rd | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: suite b tenant improvement for indoor physical fitness center (a health/fitness club), this project is a level 3 alteration and downsize of existing indoor physical fitness center space thereby creating separate demised space for adjacent retail mercantile (m | $737,000 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 3650 W School St | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: installation of new turf field and associated paving, fencing and amenities. (occ. Grp. E-1, const. Type n/a) as per plans. | $700,000 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 3004 W Belmont Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc: proposed 3rd floor addition with roof deck and 3 storyrear addition, new rear wood open 3 story porch, new masonry 6' heigh trash enclosure and rear concrete parking pad to an existing 2 story mixed use building as per plans. Conversion 2 d.u. And 2 commercial units | $700,000 | May 13, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Avondale, Chicago?
303 permits in the last 12 months — 0.9% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #44 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (174).
What is the median permit value in Avondale, Chicago?
$19,675 across permits with a declared value, 1.1× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $29.6M.
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- South Chicago · 304 permits
- East Garfield Park · 293 permits
- Bridgeport · 280 permits
- Beverly · 273 permits
- Dunning · 269 permits
- Forest Glen · 253 permits
- Jefferson Park · 250 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.