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Building permits in Englewood, Chicago

364 building permits were issued in Englewood, Chicago over the last 12 months — #33 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.1% of the city total. Median declared value: $15,000 (85% of the city-wide median).

Permits, 12 months
364
#33 in Chicago
Median declared value
$15,000
Total declared value
$35.3M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
206 permits

Permits issued per month

Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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MonthPermits issued
Oct 20267
Sep 202638
Aug 202628
Jul 202631
Jun 202632
May 202635
Apr 202628
Mar 202625
Feb 202621
Jan 202621
Dec 202527
Nov 202520
Oct 202551
Sep 202533
Aug 202526
Jul 202527
Jun 202529
May 202518
Apr 202526
Mar 202521
Feb 202522
Jan 202534
Dec 202419
Nov 202427
Oct 202422

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Permits by type (last 12 months)

Permit typePermitsShare
Express Permit Program20656.6%
Renovation/Alteration9325.5%
Wrecking/Demolition277.4%
Signs174.7%
Reinstate Revoked Pmt92.5%
Elevator Equipment71.9%
New Construction51.4%

Largest permits of the last 12 months

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

AddressWorkDeclared valueIssued
5515 S Lowe AveRenovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: roofing replacement with select mep intervention requirements, remove and replace 2 existing exterior exit stairs. Structural peer review report.$5.3MJul 21, 2026
6301 S Halsted StRenovation/AlterationSc 2019 cbrc: renovations of existing 2nd floor library at kennedy king college. Work to include reconfiguration of interior spaces for classrooms, simulation labs, and support areas, along with associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage infrastructure. (occ. Gr$5.3MFeb 20, 2026
7141 S Morgan StRenovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 crbc - cps school - no change in use. Excel acadamy of englewood. M.e.p. Improvements at existing two-story brick school building$3.3MApr 8, 2026
6656 S Normal BlvdNew ConstructionRoof replacement project including minor mep work associate with the roof.$3.0MApr 9, 2026
644 W 71st StNew ConstructionRoof replacement project with minor mechanical replacement work.$2.3MApr 9, 2026
326 W 64th StRenovation/AlterationSpr 2019: interior renovation to the existing behavioral health unit on the 2nd floor of the of the west building at st. Bernard hospital as per plans. Work includes mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. No change in use. (occupancy: i-2, construction: 1a)$2.0MMar 4, 2026
7311 S Aberdeen StRenovation/AlterationSelf cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to exist 2 story single family residence w/ basement; new wood deck/ new 2 car parking on exist conc. Pad/ type v-a construction$1.0MDec 10, 2025
937 W 63rd StNew ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc - proposed car wash with masonry garage enclosure (occupancy b classification, type iib construction) as per plans$775,000Oct 7, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in Englewood, Chicago?
364 permits in the last 12 months — 1.1% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #33 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (206).
What is the median permit value in Englewood, Chicago?
$15,000 across permits with a declared value, 85% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $35.3M.

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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.