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Building permits in Gage Park, Chicago
184 building permits were issued in Gage Park, Chicago over the last 12 months — #57 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.6% of the city total. Median declared value: $7,740 (44% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
184
#57 in Chicago
Median declared value
$7,740
Total declared value
$20.5M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
127 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | 19 |
| Aug 2026 | 27 |
| Jul 2026 | 20 |
| Jun 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| Apr 2026 | 19 |
| Mar 2026 | 20 |
| Feb 2026 | 9 |
| Jan 2026 | 13 |
| Dec 2025 | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | 7 |
| Oct 2025 | 5 |
| Sep 2025 | 15 |
| Aug 2025 | 16 |
| Jul 2025 | 13 |
| Jun 2025 | 18 |
| May 2025 | 19 |
| Apr 2025 | 11 |
| Mar 2025 | 17 |
| Feb 2025 | 8 |
| Jan 2025 | 6 |
| Dec 2024 | 9 |
| Nov 2024 | 16 |
| Oct 2024 | 25 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 127 | 69.0% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 22 | 12.0% |
| Signs | 21 | 11.4% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 8 | 4.3% |
| New Construction | 4 | 2.2% |
| Elevator Equipment | 1 | 0.5% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 1 | 0.5% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3305 W 55th St | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc:prefabricated modular construction: foundation only new construction of a 4-story multi-family residential rental building (r-2, v-a) with 16 units, fully sprinklered with (4) type "a" accessible units and minimum 20% accessible units and on-site parking access via t | $4.0M | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 5815 S Homan Ave | Renovation/AlterationCps school, no change in use. Monarcas elementary. The work consists of: roof replacement, masonry repairs, interior repairs, mechanical equipment replacement, exterior lighting, limited landscaping. | $3.1M | Apr 8, 2026 |
| 3000 W 51st St | Wrecking/DemolitionComplex demolition: wrfeck and remove a 1 to 6 story masonry building including footings and foundations. (plant a) | $2.5M | May 4, 2026 |
| 5250 S Rockwell St | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 crbc. Existing cps florence nightingale elementary school. No change in use. Site improvements for new artificial turf athletic field and new playground. Demolition of existing one story wood framed modular classroom building #1. Replacement of hvac units at existi | $1.1M | May 11, 2026 |
| 3050 W 51st St | Wrecking/DemolitionComplex demolition: wrfeck and remove a 1 and 2 story masonry building including footings and foundations. (plant b) | $800,000 | May 1, 2026 |
| 5630 S Rockwell St | Renovation/AlterationSelective renovations of classrooms; specific mep renovations pertaining to the classroom. | $600,000 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 5042 S Artesian Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: reduce chimney stack height for existing school building. Provide new chimney cap, louvers, and re-route existing boiler exhaust through roof. | $406,000 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 5333 S Fairfield Ave | New ConstructionSelf certified 2019 cbc. Erect 2 story with basement frame single family residence, front metal stairs, 6 ft wood fence as per plan. | $400,000 | May 18, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Gage Park, Chicago?
184 permits in the last 12 months — 0.6% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #57 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (127).
What is the median permit value in Gage Park, Chicago?
$7,740 across permits with a declared value, 44% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $20.5M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Brighton Park · 230 permits
- West Lawn · 225 permits
- West Garfield Park · 214 permits
- Calumet Heights · 204 permits
- Avalon Park · 198 permits
- Kenwood · 194 permits
- South Deering · 166 permits
- Mount Greenwood · 165 permits
- Clearing · 161 permits
- Mckinley Park · 156 permits
- North Park · 151 permits
- East Side · 149 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.