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Building permits in Chicago Lawn, Chicago

354 building permits were issued in Chicago Lawn, Chicago over the last 12 months — #36 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.1% of the city total. Median declared value: $12,598 (72% of the city-wide median).

Permits, 12 months
354
#36 in Chicago
Median declared value
$12,598
Total declared value
$31.0M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
282 permits

Permits issued per month

Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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MonthPermits issued
Oct 20266
Sep 202643
Aug 202629
Jul 202635
Jun 202633
May 202618
Apr 202633
Mar 202629
Feb 202617
Jan 202618
Dec 202516
Nov 202534
Oct 202543
Sep 202542
Aug 202539
Jul 202529
Jun 202535
May 202529
Apr 202536
Mar 202532
Feb 202523
Jan 202532
Dec 202431
Nov 202434
Oct 202449

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Permits by type (last 12 months)

Permit typePermitsShare
Express Permit Program28279.7%
Renovation/Alteration4011.3%
Signs154.2%
New Construction72.0%
Wrecking/Demolition61.7%
Elevator Equipment30.8%
Reinstate Revoked Pmt10.3%

Largest permits of the last 12 months

Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.

AddressWorkDeclared valueIssued
2355 W 63rd StNew ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: 5-story new construction mixed-use building with ground floor commercial and 44 residential units above. The residential units will be 100% affordable and the commercial space is proposed to be for a single commercial tenant. This transit oriented development will h$16.0MOct 7, 2025
3055 W 63rd StRenovation/AlterationExterior improvements and interior build-out of an existing 2-story commercial masonry building. The work will include but is not limited to reconstruction of the existing roof, a rooftop deck, and replacement of all plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems to energy efficient$3.0MDec 30, 2025
6941 S Western AveRenovation/AlterationAddition of 1-story service reception, parts storage and repair garage.west & north facade improvements: new acm canopy & glass entry portal, overhead door replacement. Interior alterations (showroom, customer facing & boh areas only; area not in scope shown diagonally hatched): $2.9MNov 18, 2025
6250 S Claremont AveExpress Permit ProgramTuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2800 sq. Ft., lintel qty. 17, max. Length 6. Location: all elevations.$501,000Sep 4, 2026
3351 W 59th StNew ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc - construction of a 1 story plus basement masonry building for new daycare. Proposed e-2 occupancy.as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **$350,000Mar 4, 2026
2355 W 63rd StWrecking/DemolitionWreck and remove a 3 story masonry building$331,775Jan 8, 2026
6120 S Kedzie AveRenovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration / upgrade hvac system design & associated electrical for existing chicago public library (occupancy group a-3) ; type 1a construction)$300,000Mar 27, 2026
3514 W 61st StNew Construction2019 cbc self cert: new two-story with basement single-family residence with one-story front entry steps and one story rear wood deck (type v-a construction, group r-5 occupancy), new one-story two-car detached garage (type v-b construction, group r-5 occupancy)$300,000Aug 24, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in Chicago Lawn, Chicago?
354 permits in the last 12 months — 1.1% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #36 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (282).
What is the median permit value in Chicago Lawn, Chicago?
$12,598 across permits with a declared value, 72% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $31.0M.

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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.