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Building permits in Kenwood, Chicago
194 building permits were issued in Kenwood, Chicago over the last 12 months — #56 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.6% of the city total. Median declared value: $25,500 (1.4× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
194
#56 in Chicago
Median declared value
$25,500
Total declared value
$58.8M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
128 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 14 |
| Aug 2026 | 14 |
| Jul 2026 | 14 |
| Jun 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 |
| Mar 2026 | 13 |
| Feb 2026 | 22 |
| Jan 2026 | 8 |
| Dec 2025 | 15 |
| Nov 2025 | 20 |
| Oct 2025 | 25 |
| Sep 2025 | 11 |
| Aug 2025 | 12 |
| Jul 2025 | 18 |
| Jun 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 14 |
| Apr 2025 | 15 |
| Mar 2025 | 10 |
| Feb 2025 | 12 |
| Jan 2025 | 6 |
| Dec 2024 | 9 |
| Nov 2024 | 14 |
| Oct 2024 | 17 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 128 | 66.0% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 39 | 20.1% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 8 | 4.1% |
| Signs | 7 | 3.6% |
| New Construction | 6 | 3.1% |
| Elevator Equipment | 6 | 3.1% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4624 S Ellis Ave | Renovation/AlterationDds / 2019 cbrc: interior & exterior alterations to existing 11-story residential apartment building (105 dwelling units) to include enclosure of ground floor open-air areas, as per plans. (occupancy group: r-2 / type 1b construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of illinois | $14.0M | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 810 E Hyde Park Blvd | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc. Renovation of the sunnydale commons apartments consists of one hundred four (104) senior living apartments located within one (1) existing 9-story building. Work will include interior renovations to the apartments, common area amenity spaces, and leasing office, in | $10.6M | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 4659 S Cottage Grove Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc alterations to convert existing 2 story bank to single tenant medical care facility including new masonry trash enclosure (con type 1b fs occ b) interior demo under separate permit 101076386 - electrical service and main switchboard msb-1 not included - to be permit | $7.0M | May 20, 2026 |
| 4800 S Chicago Beach Dr | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: limited scope replacement of the existing kitchen risers. No changes in exiting or occupancy. The project touches approximately 291 units | $6.0M | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 4935 S Greenwood Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc; exterior repair of existing 3 story single family residence. Work includes tuckpointing of all existing brick with selective brick replacement. Caulking & sealing, trim & existing fascia replacement & repair, existing window frame repair and refurbishment and exist | $2.8M | Jun 22, 2026 |
| 834 E 50th St | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration for roof replacement of existing elementary school and site modifications for accessibility. Occupancy group e-1, construction type ii-b. | $2.7M | May 14, 2026 |
| 4509 S Cottage Grove Ave | New Construction2019 cbc: new construction of 1-story gas station with an accessory convenience store. To include a new 30' x 112' steel canopy, 5' high fencing and 5'-4" high masonry trash enclosure. (proposed construction: iii-b; proposed occupancy: m) | $1.2M | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 810 E Hyde Park Blvd | Elevator EquipmentModernization of one(1) 4000lb capacity, 9-floor, and one(1) 2000lb capacity, 9-floor, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev002807) | $658,170 | Sep 30, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Kenwood, Chicago?
194 permits in the last 12 months — 0.6% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #56 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (128).
What is the median permit value in Kenwood, Chicago?
$25,500 across permits with a declared value, 1.4× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $58.8M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Jefferson Park · 250 permits
- Brighton Park · 230 permits
- West Lawn · 225 permits
- West Garfield Park · 214 permits
- Calumet Heights · 204 permits
- Avalon Park · 198 permits
- Gage Park · 184 permits
- South Deering · 166 permits
- Mount Greenwood · 165 permits
- Clearing · 161 permits
- Mckinley Park · 156 permits
- North Park · 151 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.