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Building permits in East Side, Chicago
149 building permits were issued in East Side, Chicago over the last 12 months — #63 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.5% of the city total. Median declared value: $12,832 (73% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
149
#63 in Chicago
Median declared value
$12,832
Total declared value
$6.7M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
120 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | 25 |
| Aug 2026 | 10 |
| Jul 2026 | 10 |
| Jun 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 |
| Mar 2026 | 13 |
| Feb 2026 | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 |
| Nov 2025 | 14 |
| Oct 2025 | 20 |
| Sep 2025 | 19 |
| Aug 2025 | 14 |
| Jul 2025 | 21 |
| Jun 2025 | 19 |
| May 2025 | 14 |
| Apr 2025 | 12 |
| Mar 2025 | 18 |
| Feb 2025 | 14 |
| Jan 2025 | 14 |
| Dec 2024 | 15 |
| Nov 2024 | 9 |
| Oct 2024 | 14 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 120 | 80.5% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 14 | 9.4% |
| Signs | 7 | 4.7% |
| Elevator Equipment | 5 | 3.4% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 2 | 1.3% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 1 | 0.7% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3535 E 114th St | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc: exterior improvements to existing cps high school including new resilient resurfacing of outdoor basketball court and landscape and repaving of existing parking lot containing 90 car parking spaces with no change to parking layout . Removal of existing playground fe | $1.6M | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 10347 S Ewing Ave | Renovation/AlterationExisting cps school, no change in use. Partial roof replacement and interior renovation, including interior finishes, structural maintenance and replacement of mechanical equipment. | $1.1M | Mar 25, 2026 |
| 3611 E 114th St | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: renovation of five bathrooms in elementary school building, two boys', two girls', and one single user gender neutral restroom. Occupancy group e-1. Construction type 1b. Certified plan corrections. | $517,000 | May 19, 2026 |
| 10347 S Ewing Ave | Elevator EquipmentInstallation of one(1) 3000lb capacity, 4-floor, 125fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $415,400 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 9912 S Avenue H | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbc: interior renovation of several spaces in school to facilitate ada accessibility. Scope of work includes general construction. Civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Limited exterior work includes existing parking renovation and new concrete sl | $330,000 | May 27, 2026 |
| 11105 S Avenue C | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: interior remodel for existing 2-story, type iiia masonry, 19' ht., single-family residence with basement (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction). | $230,000 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 3535 E 114th St | Renovation/AlterationSc 2019 cbc: interior renovations to an existing mens and womens toilet room 1st flr. New plumbing fixtures, finishes, lights, diffusers, and minor electrical devices. No change in square footage. (occ classification: e-1, const type: i-b) | $200,000 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 3537 E 106th St | Express Permit ProgramInstall solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 12 kw. Array output: 18.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25 | $132,350 | Jun 8, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in East Side, Chicago?
149 permits in the last 12 months — 0.5% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #63 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (120).
What is the median permit value in East Side, Chicago?
$12,832 across permits with a declared value, 73% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $6.7M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Gage Park · 184 permits
- South Deering · 166 permits
- Mount Greenwood · 165 permits
- Clearing · 161 permits
- Mckinley Park · 156 permits
- North Park · 151 permits
- Douglas · 147 permits
- Pullman · 139 permits
- Washington Park · 135 permits
- Hermosa · 134 permits
- Montclare · 118 permits
- Archer Heights · 113 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.