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Building permits in Burnside, Chicago
38 building permits were issued in Burnside, Chicago over the last 12 months — #76 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.1% of the city total. Median declared value: $9,360 (53% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
38
#76 in Chicago
Median declared value
$9,360
Total declared value
$1.4M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
29 permits
Permits issued per month
Nov 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | 8 |
| Jun 2026 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | 8 |
| Sep 2025 | 4 |
| Aug 2025 | 3 |
| Jul 2025 | 9 |
| Jun 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| Apr 2025 | 5 |
| Mar 2025 | 4 |
| Feb 2025 | 5 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 |
| Nov 2024 | 3 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 29 | 76.3% |
| Signs | 6 | 15.8% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 1 | 2.6% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 1 | 2.6% |
| New Construction | 1 | 2.6% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8918 S Greenwood Ave | Express Permit ProgramHydronic piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 cooling tower(bac fxv-121b-24d-m) . Electrical work under this permit = yes . Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $680,000 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| 8754 S Dobson Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof recover. Area: 21400 sq. Ft. Roof covering: other. Location: main roof area of 1st floor and 2nd floor. Il roofing contractor license: 104.01826. | $241,263 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 9157 S Ellis Ave | New ConstructionSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: 2nd floor addition, 2 space parking pad, and interior renovations in an existing 1 story sfr w/basement, per plans. Administrative adjustment #25-281 to reduce the side setback approved 12.16.2025. | $100,000 | Feb 4, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Burnside, Chicago?
38 permits in the last 12 months — 0.1% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #76 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (29).
What is the median permit value in Burnside, Chicago?
$9,360 across permits with a declared value, 53% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $1.4M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Edison Park · 103 permits
- Hegewisch · 99 permits
- West Elsdon · 90 permits
- Armour Square · 78 permits
- Fuller Park · 58 permits
- Oakland · 51 permits
- Riverdale · 36 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.