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Building permits in Belmont Cragin, Chicago
365 building permits were issued in Belmont Cragin, Chicago over the last 12 months — #32 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.1% of the city total. Median declared value: $11,725 (67% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
365
#32 in Chicago
Median declared value
$11,725
Total declared value
$20.4M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
266 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | 36 |
| Aug 2026 | 36 |
| Jul 2026 | 39 |
| Jun 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| Apr 2026 | 38 |
| Mar 2026 | 35 |
| Feb 2026 | 16 |
| Jan 2026 | 16 |
| Dec 2025 | 24 |
| Nov 2025 | 22 |
| Oct 2025 | 33 |
| Sep 2025 | 35 |
| Aug 2025 | 46 |
| Jul 2025 | 54 |
| Jun 2025 | 39 |
| May 2025 | 31 |
| Apr 2025 | 50 |
| Mar 2025 | 33 |
| Feb 2025 | 22 |
| Jan 2025 | 35 |
| Dec 2024 | 39 |
| Nov 2024 | 30 |
| Oct 2024 | 34 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 266 | 72.9% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 44 | 12.1% |
| Signs | 33 | 9.0% |
| Elevator Equipment | 10 | 2.7% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 7 | 1.9% |
| New Construction | 5 | 1.4% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2644 N Central Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: interior and exterior alterations to an existing 2 story building with basement funeral home to convert to a community center. Work on all floors to include demo, new partitions, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural work; exterior work to include landsca | $6.7M | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 6560 W Fullerton Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101027377 to reconfigure room layout including revised layout of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. (occupancy group i4; type iib construction) per plans (fire alarm/sprinkler system under a separate permit) **certified plans corrections: cond | $3.2M | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 4951 W Wolfram St | Express Permit ProgramRepair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, front yard (btwn sidewalk and primary structure). | $1.7M | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 5501 W Grand Ave | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc interior alterations to existing tenant space for the installation of equipment, storage racks, and forklift charging stations. Work to include new partitions, electrical and mechanical changes and upgrades. To existing 1 story building general manufacturing product | $1.1M | Dec 17, 2025 |
| 2132 N Laramie Ave | New ConstructionNew 3-story rear wood framed open porch to replace existing rear porch lost to fire serving an existing multi-family residential building. | $350,000 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 2132 N Mcvicker Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc - new, frame, 2 story w/ basement, single family residence + front wood porch and cocnrete parking pad as per plans (occupancy group r-5, type va construction)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $275,000 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 2450 N Central Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 12500 sq. Ft. Roof covering: other. Location: exterior roof. Il roofing contractor license: 104011864. | $255,000 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 4634 W Shakespeare Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: nonstructural interior work- fire damage repair: replace drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes (no changes to layout). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior of home. | $210,000 | Nov 7, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Belmont Cragin, Chicago?
365 permits in the last 12 months — 1.1% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #32 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (266).
What is the median permit value in Belmont Cragin, Chicago?
$11,725 across permits with a declared value, 67% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $20.4M.
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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.