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Building permits in Irving Park, Chicago
528 building permits were issued in Irving Park, Chicago over the last 12 months — #11 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.6% of the city total. Median declared value: $16,725 (95% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
528
#11 in Chicago
Median declared value
$16,725
Total declared value
$30.7M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
327 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 9 |
| Sep 2026 | 48 |
| Aug 2026 | 40 |
| Jul 2026 | 40 |
| Jun 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| Apr 2026 | 74 |
| Mar 2026 | 44 |
| Feb 2026 | 27 |
| Jan 2026 | 25 |
| Dec 2025 | 25 |
| Nov 2025 | 43 |
| Oct 2025 | 51 |
| Sep 2025 | 39 |
| Aug 2025 | 43 |
| Jul 2025 | 44 |
| Jun 2025 | 47 |
| May 2025 | 49 |
| Apr 2025 | 51 |
| Mar 2025 | 44 |
| Feb 2025 | 26 |
| Jan 2025 | 35 |
| Dec 2024 | 30 |
| Nov 2024 | 30 |
| Oct 2024 | 69 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 327 | 61.9% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 106 | 20.1% |
| Signs | 37 | 7.0% |
| New Construction | 24 | 4.5% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 21 | 4.0% |
| Elevator Equipment | 7 | 1.3% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3615 W Irving Park Rd | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc: interior and exterior alterations and rear addition to existing 1-story casual dining restaurant (occupancy a-2, construction iiia)**as per hal email it is ok to do certified corrections 4/20/26** | $1.2M | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 4322 N Lowell Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation of and one and two-story rear addition with basemen to two-story single-family residence (occupancy r5 & construction type va). Project scope includes windows, electrical, hvac and plumbing changes per plans. | $1.0M | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 3826 N Hamlin Ave | New ConstructionSelf-cert 2019: erect a 2, story, type va frame single family residence with basement; rear raised deck; first floor rear covered patio; and attached 3 car garage. Install rear wood fences and front ornamental iron fences. Existing occupancy: r-5. Proposed occupancy: r-5. Constru | $727,500 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 4307 W Cullom Ave | New ConstructionSelf cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for new single family residence (occupancy group r-5, type v-a construction), (basement + 1st floor + 2nd floor)new composite wood front porch and block stairnew composite wood frame rear porch and stairnew ev ready 4 car garagenew paver p | $700,000 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 3823 N Albany Ave | Renovation/AlterationNew 2-story + basement frame construction addition with new new doors, windows, roof, and new kitchen.partial reframing of interior of existing first and second floors, and remodeling of existing primary bath, replacement of existing siding, a new window, and a replacement window | $683,000 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 3626 N Tripp Ave | New ConstructionSc 2019 cbc. Erect a 2 story type va frame single family residence with a basement, front porch and a detached 2 car garage and 6-foot-high wood fence, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification. | $680,000 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 4025 W Grace St | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: proposed new 2 story frame single family residence with basement, attic, front 1 story open wood porch, rear 1 story open wood deck and rear detached 2 car frame garage as per plans. | $650,000 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 3624 N Tripp Ave | New ConstructionSc 2019 cbc. Erect a 2 story type va frame single family residence with a basement, front porch, detached 2 car garage & a six-foot-high wood fence and concrete walkways, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification. | $625,000 | Jul 22, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Irving Park, Chicago?
528 permits in the last 12 months — 1.6% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #11 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (327).
What is the median permit value in Irving Park, Chicago?
$16,725 across permits with a declared value, 95% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $30.7M.
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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.