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Building permits in Humboldt Park, Chicago
520 building permits were issued in Humboldt Park, Chicago over the last 12 months — #14 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.6% of the city total. Median declared value: $20,000 (1.1× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
520
#14 in Chicago
Median declared value
$20,000
Total declared value
$126.2M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
305 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 12 |
| Sep 2026 | 48 |
| Aug 2026 | 56 |
| Jul 2026 | 50 |
| Jun 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| Apr 2026 | 44 |
| Mar 2026 | 53 |
| Feb 2026 | 29 |
| Jan 2026 | 22 |
| Dec 2025 | 34 |
| Nov 2025 | 41 |
| Oct 2025 | 46 |
| Sep 2025 | 41 |
| Aug 2025 | 52 |
| Jul 2025 | 48 |
| Jun 2025 | 57 |
| May 2025 | 40 |
| Apr 2025 | 44 |
| Mar 2025 | 35 |
| Feb 2025 | 35 |
| Jan 2025 | 45 |
| Dec 2024 | 32 |
| Nov 2024 | 22 |
| Oct 2024 | 47 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 305 | 58.7% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 117 | 22.5% |
| New Construction | 53 | 10.2% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 15 | 2.9% |
| Signs | 10 | 1.9% |
| Elevator Equipment | 10 | 1.9% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 10 | 1.9% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4343 W Ohio St | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: alteration to existing warehouse building to make strcuctural repairs, repair docks, install new dock doors, construct new gearge addition and repair existing parking area per plans. ( use group f1 & s1 construction type iib) | $35.0M | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 1539 N Pulaski Rd | New ConstructionDds 2019: full building permit for 6 story 61 dwellling unit apartment building connected to existing 2 story building with 26 parking spaces. (occupancy group b, r2; type iia construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il | $26.5M | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 726 N Kedzie Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: full building permit for 1-story park fieldhouse with gymnasium and 4 outdoor parking spaces. (occupancy group a-3; type ii-b construction)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $8.0M | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 1033 N Christiana Ave | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc dds 2019 cbc: full building permit for 5 story 40 d.u. Building with basement, 21 car garage at 1st floor, 3 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad, deck at 2nd story over portion of garage, deck at 1st thru 5th story, balcony at 3rd thru 5th story, rooftop stair en | $5.5M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| 804 N Tripp Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc erect 1 story single tenant restaurant building with dual lane drive through and 31 parking spaces including masonry trash enclosure and screening fencing (occupancy a2 construction type iib) per plans | $2.3M | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 3320 W Hirsch St | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: replace existing playground, and parking at cps lowell. Exterior improvements only, no interior scope of work. Occupancy group e-1 (to remain), type iii-a construction, sprinklered (to remain). | $2.0M | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 441 N Kilbourn Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbre: interior alterations for the installation of a new 16,730 sqft cooler in existing warehouse as per plans. (occupancy group s1 & b; type ii-b construction) | $1.9M | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 1356 N Kostner Ave | Renovation/Alteration2019 cbrc: interior alterations for process equipment expansion and support systems of approximately 1,900 sf. General manufacturing w/accessory office use. (existing/proposed occupancy:f-1 | no change; existing/proposed construction type: type 3b/fully sprinklered | no change) c | $1.7M | Nov 18, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Humboldt Park, Chicago?
520 permits in the last 12 months — 1.6% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #14 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (305).
What is the median permit value in Humboldt Park, Chicago?
$20,000 across permits with a declared value, 1.1× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $126.2M.
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- North Center · 527 permits
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- Roseland · 494 permits
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- South Shore · 455 permits
- Ashburn · 453 permits
- West Ridge · 443 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.