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Building permits in Forest Glen, Chicago
253 building permits were issued in Forest Glen, Chicago over the last 12 months — #49 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.8% of the city total. Median declared value: $11,950 (68% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
253
#49 in Chicago
Median declared value
$11,950
Total declared value
$12.7M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
179 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | 31 |
| Aug 2026 | 19 |
| Jul 2026 | 21 |
| Jun 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| Apr 2026 | 24 |
| Mar 2026 | 14 |
| Feb 2026 | 12 |
| Jan 2026 | 15 |
| Dec 2025 | 19 |
| Nov 2025 | 13 |
| Oct 2025 | 20 |
| Sep 2025 | 35 |
| Aug 2025 | 18 |
| Jul 2025 | 25 |
| Jun 2025 | 19 |
| May 2025 | 16 |
| Apr 2025 | 21 |
| Mar 2025 | 12 |
| Feb 2025 | 15 |
| Jan 2025 | 11 |
| Dec 2024 | 13 |
| Nov 2024 | 18 |
| Oct 2024 | 22 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 179 | 70.8% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 46 | 18.2% |
| Signs | 15 | 5.9% |
| New Construction | 7 | 2.8% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 3 | 1.2% |
| Elevator Equipment | 2 | 0.8% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 1 | 0.4% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4801 W Peterson Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr / 2019 cbrc: ground level addition to existing 6-story office building with related alterations to existing building, parking & landscape improvements, as per plans. (occupancy group: b, m / type ii-a construction) | $1.5M | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 5803 N Kolmar Ave | Renovation/AlterationProposed rear 2nd story addition for an existing 2 story sfr,underpin crawlspace and basement per plans. Approved 04.22.2026. **conditional permit subject to field inspections** | $750,000 | May 5, 2026 |
| 6273 N Knox Ave | New ConstructionSelf certified 2019 cbc. Erect 2 story with basement frame single family residence, front stairs, 2 car attached garage accessible thru existing driveway, 6 ft wood fence as per plan. | $450,000 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 5018 W Winnemac Ave | New ConstructionSelf-certification 2019 cbrc: erect a new 2-story single-family residence with basement and rear patio. Detached 2 car frame garage with rooftop deck and 2 evse-ready parking spaces. Install 6-foot-high wood and iron fence. All work as per plans. (occupancy: r-5; construction typ | $375,000 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 5020 W Winnemac Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc. Erect a new 2 story frame single family residence w/ basement and rear patio. New detached 2 car frame garage with 2 (two) evse ready parking spaces. Install 6 feet high wood and iron fence. All work as per plans. | $375,000 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| 4747 W Peterson Ave | Renovation/AlterationSbr; 2019 cbc; existing four story steel office building. Emergency repair of exterior perimeter steel columns | $350,000 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 6339 N Lenox Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: 2-story addition and alterations to existing single family home (occupancy r-5, type va construction) | $340,000 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| 7066 N Moselle Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf cert-2019 chicago construction code-partial interior renovation and first floor addition to an existing two story plus basement single family residence. Occupancy class r5 construction class v-a | $308,000 | May 11, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Forest Glen, Chicago?
253 permits in the last 12 months — 0.8% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #49 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (179).
What is the median permit value in Forest Glen, Chicago?
$11,950 across permits with a declared value, 68% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $12.7M.
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- Avondale · 303 permits
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- West Garfield Park · 214 permits
- Calumet Heights · 204 permits
- Avalon Park · 198 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.