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Building permits in Clearing, Chicago
161 building permits were issued in Clearing, Chicago over the last 12 months — #60 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.5% of the city total. Median declared value: $11,127 (63% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
161
#60 in Chicago
Median declared value
$11,127
Total declared value
$6.5M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
141 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 8 |
| Sep 2026 | 14 |
| Aug 2026 | 17 |
| Jul 2026 | 10 |
| Jun 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 |
| Mar 2026 | 14 |
| Feb 2026 | 9 |
| Jan 2026 | 11 |
| Dec 2025 | 11 |
| Nov 2025 | 18 |
| Oct 2025 | 16 |
| Sep 2025 | 14 |
| Aug 2025 | 17 |
| Jul 2025 | 24 |
| Jun 2025 | 20 |
| May 2025 | 11 |
| Apr 2025 | 15 |
| Mar 2025 | 22 |
| Feb 2025 | 5 |
| Jan 2025 | 10 |
| Dec 2024 | 11 |
| Nov 2024 | 18 |
| Oct 2024 | 15 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 141 | 87.6% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 12 | 7.5% |
| Signs | 4 | 2.5% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 2 | 1.2% |
| New Construction | 1 | 0.6% |
| Elevator Equipment | 1 | 0.6% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5450 W 64th Pl | Renovation/AlterationSc 2019 cbrc: interior alterations for cps grimes elementary school. Replacement of existing mechanical systems, partial roof replacement, new fire alarm system, and architectural finishes to accommodate mechanical upgrades. No change to demising walls or common areas. (occ e1, c | $2.9M | Mar 25, 2026 |
| 6411 S Central Ave | Renovation/AlterationInterior and exterior alterations to convert an abandoned 2-story type 3a construction type firehouse and former office building into a single-family residence with enclosed off-street parking. Provide new steel stairs at rear of building., provide paved rear yard and new perimet | $400,000 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 5020 W 63rd St | Express Permit ProgramScope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace millwork and lighting with restroom reconfiguration includes new plumbing fixtures and associated piping.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor. | $335,000 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 6200 S Oak Park Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof recover. Area: 39800 sq. Ft. Roof covering: other. Location: roof area. Il roofing contractor license: 104019215. | $193,452 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 6435 S Cicero Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc - interior remodel of existing vacant space for a new ice cream place in the city of chicago, new mechanical system and new electrical circuits to be connected to an existing electrical panel and new plumbing fixtures as per plans. Based on spr 2019 city of chicago | $120,000 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 6037 S Knox Ave | Express Permit ProgramAlteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: telecommunications tower. | $100,000 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 6055 S Harlem Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 36087 sq. Ft. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. Il roofing contractor license: 104004426. | $100,000 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 5940 S Central Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and stair and door modifications for accessibility. (occupancy group a-3; type vb construction) | $90,000 | May 11, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Clearing, Chicago?
161 permits in the last 12 months — 0.5% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #60 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (141).
What is the median permit value in Clearing, Chicago?
$11,127 across permits with a declared value, 63% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $6.5M.
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- Douglas · 147 permits
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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.