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Building permits in Mckinley Park, Chicago
156 building permits were issued in Mckinley Park, Chicago over the last 12 months — #61 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.5% of the city total. Median declared value: $17,000 (97% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
156
#61 in Chicago
Median declared value
$17,000
Total declared value
$13.8M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
96 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | 20 |
| Aug 2026 | 21 |
| Jul 2026 | 13 |
| Jun 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| Apr 2026 | 13 |
| Mar 2026 | 8 |
| Feb 2026 | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | 9 |
| Dec 2025 | 11 |
| Nov 2025 | 15 |
| Oct 2025 | 12 |
| Sep 2025 | 8 |
| Aug 2025 | 7 |
| Jul 2025 | 11 |
| Jun 2025 | 12 |
| May 2025 | 11 |
| Apr 2025 | 9 |
| Mar 2025 | 12 |
| Feb 2025 | 10 |
| Jan 2025 | 10 |
| Dec 2024 | 8 |
| Nov 2024 | 10 |
| Oct 2024 | 18 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 96 | 61.5% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 24 | 15.4% |
| Signs | 13 | 8.3% |
| New Construction | 10 | 6.4% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 6 | 3.8% |
| Elevator Equipment | 5 | 3.2% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 2 | 1.3% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3188 S Archer Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: erect new 4 story, iii-a, 24 du apartment building w/ground floor retail space and 12 car parking garage, 14 exterior parking spaces and masonry trash enclosure as per plans (occupancy groups r-2, m, & s-2; type iii-a construction) | $1.6M | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 3455 S Ashland Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: new construction of a 1-story retail (occupancy group m; type iiib construction) building for new adult use cannabis dispensary as per plans. *certified plan corrections* | $1.2M | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 3625 S Hoyne Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: work related to the installation of boilers and new incoming services. Minor architectural renovations to accomodate mep scope | $1.0M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| 1618 W 33rd Pl | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbc: structural reinforcing of existing fire station apparatus bay floor slab. Mep rework to accommodate. (occupancies: b, r-3, s-2; construction type: iii-b) | $725,000 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| 1940 W 33rd St | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof recover. Area: 145920 sq. Ft. Includes repair/replace vegetative roof. Roof covering: other. Location: rooftop. Il roofing contractor license: 104020220. | $688,607 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| 1424 W Pershing Rd | Express Permit ProgramRepair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 4 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, rtu 48k2b600-ig6a0d351) 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, rtu 48k2bp26-1gga0d331) 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, rtu 48k2bf34-3gga00351) 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier rtu 48fefm09a2m6-340c0) . Electrical | $651,421 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 1437 W 37th St | Express Permit ProgramGas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 boiler - steam(clayton industries, eg 200, boiler room at 1437 w 37th st) . Electrical work under this permit = yes . Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), boiler room. | $500,000 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 3842 S Hermitage Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc repair fire damaged rear enclosed area, new metal deck and stairs at rear, new dormer at front of 4th floor, (convert the property from 3 du to 4 du). Work includes interior alterations and mep systems for the existing 4 story type iiia masonry brick building. R2 occ | $450,000 | Nov 5, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Mckinley Park, Chicago?
156 permits in the last 12 months — 0.5% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #61 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (96).
What is the median permit value in Mckinley Park, Chicago?
$17,000 across permits with a declared value, 97% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $13.8M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Avalon Park · 198 permits
- Kenwood · 194 permits
- Gage Park · 184 permits
- South Deering · 166 permits
- Mount Greenwood · 165 permits
- Clearing · 161 permits
- North Park · 151 permits
- East Side · 149 permits
- Douglas · 147 permits
- Pullman · 139 permits
- Washington Park · 135 permits
- Hermosa · 134 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.