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Building permits in Jefferson Park, Chicago
250 building permits were issued in Jefferson Park, Chicago over the last 12 months — #50 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.8% of the city total. Median declared value: $13,200 (75% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
250
#50 in Chicago
Median declared value
$13,200
Total declared value
$14.9M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
187 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | 22 |
| Aug 2026 | 27 |
| Jul 2026 | 25 |
| Jun 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 |
| Mar 2026 | 17 |
| Feb 2026 | 11 |
| Jan 2026 | 12 |
| Dec 2025 | 18 |
| Nov 2025 | 25 |
| Oct 2025 | 27 |
| Sep 2025 | 28 |
| Aug 2025 | 30 |
| Jul 2025 | 30 |
| Jun 2025 | 22 |
| May 2025 | 23 |
| Apr 2025 | 24 |
| Mar 2025 | 11 |
| Feb 2025 | 13 |
| Jan 2025 | 11 |
| Dec 2024 | 14 |
| Nov 2024 | 25 |
| Oct 2024 | 23 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 187 | 74.8% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 37 | 14.8% |
| New Construction | 14 | 5.6% |
| Signs | 10 | 4.0% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 2 | 0.8% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6200 W Higgins Ave | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc: interior and exterior alteration of existing 1 story building for new grocery store. Includes new front vestibule and tower feature, mep work, new loading dock, new cmu enclosure for ground-mounted refrigeration equipment and a new wood framed enclosure. (construct | $3.9M | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 5565 N Elston Ave | Renovation/AlterationInterior remodeling of existing one story masonry building. New entrance, mechanical (hvac), electrical and plumbing per plans. Existing occupancy: business new occupancy: business - office space | $750,000 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 5677 W Higgins Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: interior gut remodel of the existing 2-story, type iiia masonry, 23' ht., 4-unit residential building with basement for 2 new basement units for conversion from 4 dwelling units to 6 dwelling units (occupancy group r-2; type iiia construction). | $700,000 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| 5421 N Menard Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: accessibility renovations to existing field house. New exterior ramp, minor interior updates. New water service to building. No change to occupancy or classification. (occupancy group a-3; 1-story; type iiib construction) | $650,000 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 5401 N Northwest Hwy | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc - erect 2 story with basement ,2 unit frame building as with detached 2 car frame garage and 1 open parking space accessed from proposed driveway off monitor ave. (occupancy r-5, construction type 5a) **certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $600,000 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 5492 N Northwest Hwy | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 2 story f-1 occupancy building to buildout new r&d lab. Scope includes interior demolition, new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Construction type iiib **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to fie | $400,000 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 5111 W Argyle St | Renovation/AlterationSc 2019 cbrc: renovation with new second floor addition to existing 1-story sfr (occupancy type r-5, type 5a construction) | $395,000 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 5234 W Strong St | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc. Erect a new 2 story single family residence w/ basement, rear patio. Detached 2 car frame garage with roof deck and 2 evse-ready parking spaces. Install 6 feet high wood and iron fence. All work as per plans. | $375,000 | Apr 8, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Jefferson Park, Chicago?
250 permits in the last 12 months — 0.8% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #50 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (187).
What is the median permit value in Jefferson Park, Chicago?
$13,200 across permits with a declared value, 75% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $14.9M.
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- Dunning · 269 permits
- Forest Glen · 253 permits
- Brighton Park · 230 permits
- West Lawn · 225 permits
- West Garfield Park · 214 permits
- Calumet Heights · 204 permits
- Avalon Park · 198 permits
- Kenwood · 194 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.