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Building permits in Douglas, Chicago
147 building permits were issued in Douglas, Chicago over the last 12 months — #64 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.5% of the city total. Median declared value: $25,768 (1.5× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
147
#64 in Chicago
Median declared value
$25,768
Total declared value
$39.7M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
91 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 8 |
| Aug 2026 | 8 |
| Jul 2026 | 14 |
| Jun 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | 22 |
| Mar 2026 | 10 |
| Feb 2026 | 8 |
| Jan 2026 | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | 18 |
| Nov 2025 | 11 |
| Oct 2025 | 16 |
| Sep 2025 | 7 |
| Aug 2025 | 13 |
| Jul 2025 | 11 |
| Jun 2025 | 17 |
| May 2025 | 9 |
| Apr 2025 | 13 |
| Mar 2025 | 16 |
| Feb 2025 | 7 |
| Jan 2025 | 9 |
| Dec 2024 | 5 |
| Nov 2024 | 17 |
| Oct 2024 | 14 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 91 | 61.9% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 19 | 12.9% |
| Elevator Equipment | 17 | 11.6% |
| New Construction | 13 | 8.8% |
| Signs | 3 | 2.0% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 2 | 1.4% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3200 S Calumet Ave | Renovation/AlterationRoof replacement, chiller enclosure addition and mep upgrades to 3-story masonry school building. | $10.4M | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 3831 S Michigan Ave | Renovation/AlterationDds - 2019 cbrc- full building permit for a renovation of an existing 3-story landmarked masonry building with basement and new 3-story addition with basement as per plans. (construction type: iii-a / occupancy classification: a-3) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il | $9.2M | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 3241 S Michigan Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 8280 sq. Ft. Roof covering: clay or concrete tiles. Location: main roof surface area 1&2. Il roofing contractor license: 104019878. | $1.6M | Jun 17, 2026 |
| 2722 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr | New Construction2019 self-cert cbc: full building permit for a new 1-story four (4) bay accessory vehicle parking garage as per plans. (occupancy group u; type iib construction) (structural peer review) | $1.3M | May 20, 2026 |
| 401 E 32nd St | Elevator EquipmentModernization of three(3) 2000lb capacity, 22-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007913) | $850,000 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 400 E 33rd St | Elevator EquipmentModernization of three(3) 2000lb capacity, 22-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007921) | $850,000 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 501 E 32nd St | Elevator EquipmentModernization of three(3) 2000lb capacity, 22-floor, 350fpm, passewnger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007914) | $850,000 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 500 E 33rd St | Elevator EquipmentModernization of three(3) 2000lb capacity, 23-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007922) | $850,000 | Dec 31, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Douglas, Chicago?
147 permits in the last 12 months — 0.5% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #64 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (91).
What is the median permit value in Douglas, Chicago?
$25,768 across permits with a declared value, 1.5× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $39.7M.
Nearby in the ranking
- South Deering · 166 permits
- Mount Greenwood · 165 permits
- Clearing · 161 permits
- Mckinley Park · 156 permits
- North Park · 151 permits
- East Side · 149 permits
- Pullman · 139 permits
- Washington Park · 135 permits
- Hermosa · 134 permits
- Montclare · 118 permits
- Archer Heights · 113 permits
- Edison Park · 103 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.