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Building permits in Calumet Heights, Chicago
204 building permits were issued in Calumet Heights, Chicago over the last 12 months — #54 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.6% of the city total. Median declared value: $10,000 (57% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
204
#54 in Chicago
Median declared value
$10,000
Total declared value
$6.5M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
187 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 22 |
| Aug 2026 | 23 |
| Jul 2026 | 19 |
| Jun 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| Apr 2026 | 13 |
| Mar 2026 | 13 |
| Feb 2026 | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | 28 |
| Nov 2025 | 11 |
| Oct 2025 | 28 |
| Sep 2025 | 32 |
| Aug 2025 | 13 |
| Jul 2025 | 9 |
| Jun 2025 | 27 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| Apr 2025 | 16 |
| Mar 2025 | 11 |
| Feb 2025 | 7 |
| Jan 2025 | 12 |
| Dec 2024 | 6 |
| Nov 2024 | 14 |
| Oct 2024 | 26 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 187 | 91.7% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 14 | 6.9% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 1 | 0.5% |
| Signs | 1 | 0.5% |
| Elevator Equipment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1710 E 93rd St | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc: exterior landscape and flatwork renovation at an existing 1-story chicago public school (e-1) outdoor field location (construction type iia) as per plans. | $2.0M | Jun 17, 2026 |
| 8754 S Stony Island Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbc: interior renovation of one-story building business space, located at 8754 s. Stony island avenue. Scope of work includes general construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, no structural work, limited east facade renovation. Current use: (b-business); p | $850,000 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 2727 E 92nd St | Renovation/AlterationReplace permit# 101024610 due to change in scope. Int. Remodel, build-out & repair of parapet wall of proposed 1-story masonry office building w/ basement as per plans. Upgrade existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems as per plans. Provide new open parking area w/ 2 n | $175,000 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 8930 S Euclid Ave | Renovation/Alteration2019 cbc self cert: interior renovation of an existing one-story with basement single-family residence, new front entry steps, new one story rear wood deck, new frame two-car garage, (type v-b construction, r-5 occupancy) | $150,000 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 8915 S Stony Island Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 13000 sq. Ft. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: front (west) low-slope roof section above commerci. Il roofing contractor license: 104017046. | $143,680 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| 8801 S Anthony Ave | Express Permit ProgramNew heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = no . Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), maintenence/storage garage for skyway. | $122,500 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 8858 S Euclid Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf certified 2019 cbrc - interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 1 story w/ basement single family residence (occupancy group r-5; type 3a construction) | $120,000 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 8938 S Dorchester Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc proposed 2nd floor dormer, 2 car garage, and interior renovations in an existing 2 story sfr w/basement to address violations, per plans. Certified plan corrections. | $120,000 | Mar 16, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Calumet Heights, Chicago?
204 permits in the last 12 months — 0.6% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #54 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (187).
What is the median permit value in Calumet Heights, Chicago?
$10,000 across permits with a declared value, 57% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $6.5M.
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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.