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Building permits in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago
362 building permits were issued in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago over the last 12 months — #34 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.1% of the city total. Median declared value: $13,300 (76% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
362
#34 in Chicago
Median declared value
$13,300
Total declared value
$16.2M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
260 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | 24 |
| Aug 2026 | 26 |
| Jul 2026 | 28 |
| Jun 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| Apr 2026 | 34 |
| Mar 2026 | 26 |
| Feb 2026 | 29 |
| Jan 2026 | 23 |
| Dec 2025 | 19 |
| Nov 2025 | 37 |
| Oct 2025 | 38 |
| Sep 2025 | 42 |
| Aug 2025 | 31 |
| Jul 2025 | 24 |
| Jun 2025 | 23 |
| May 2025 | 34 |
| Apr 2025 | 33 |
| Mar 2025 | 33 |
| Feb 2025 | 27 |
| Jan 2025 | 30 |
| Dec 2024 | 31 |
| Nov 2024 | 25 |
| Oct 2024 | 34 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 260 | 71.8% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 67 | 18.5% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 10 | 2.8% |
| Signs | 10 | 2.8% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 6 | 1.7% |
| Elevator Equipment | 5 | 1.4% |
| New Construction | 4 | 1.1% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7350 S Evans Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: cps school, no change in use. Re-roofing of an existing 3 story cps elementary school with select exterior masonry repair. Miscellaneous interior repair resulting from roof work. (occupancy group e-1; type iia construction) | $2.1M | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 7740 S Ingleside Ave | Renovation/AlterationInterior renovation for 3 classrooms and locker rooms. | $1.2M | Jun 15, 2026 |
| 7831 S Prairie Ave | Renovation/AlterationSc cbc 2019cps school - no change in usefirst and second floor existing bathroom renovations including new mep systems and fixtures. New first floor gender neutral bathroom. Existing office millwork and finishes. Replace existing exterior stair and ada ramp.zoning: rs-2constructi | $750,000 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| 1010 E 72nd St | Renovation/AlterationSc cbc 2019cps school - no change in usebathroom and storage room renovation in existing cps elementary school building. Relocation and renovation of existing staff room.zoning: rs-3construction: i-boccupancy: educational e-1 | $750,000 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| 7200 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr | New ConstructionSelf-cert 2019 ccc: new construction of a two (2)-storey, two (2)-unit apt. Building on a vacant lot as per the attached permit drawings - scope includes associated carpentry, masonry, mechanical (hvac), electrical, and plumbing trade work - the building occupancy classification | $475,000 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| 7002 S Rhodes Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc. New one story frame (va construction, r-5 occupancy) single family residence with basement, new front steel open porch with stairs. New detached two car garage. 280 lf of 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans. | $450,000 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| 7230 S South Chicago Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc: installation of pre-manufactured self-contained agriculture building and green house on new concrete slab foundation and associated site work on the site of an existing urban farm as per plans. (occupancy group: u / type 2b construction) | $400,000 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 7200 S Ingleside Ave | Express Permit ProgramHydronic piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 chiller(carrier / 30xv250s / exterior in adjacent parking lot, slab on grade / electric only, using existing feed.) . Electrical work under this permit = yes . Locations: 0 residential unit(s), | $320,000 | Nov 10, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago?
362 permits in the last 12 months — 1.1% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #34 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (260).
What is the median permit value in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago?
$13,300 across permits with a declared value, 76% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $16.2M.
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- Near South Side · 392 permits
- Norwood Park · 385 permits
- Lower West Side · 384 permits
- West Pullman · 371 permits
- Belmont Cragin · 365 permits
- Englewood · 364 permits
- Hyde Park · 357 permits
- Chicago Lawn · 354 permits
- Woodlawn · 349 permits
- Chatham · 345 permits
- Morgan Park · 323 permits
- Grand Boulevard · 316 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.