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Building permits in Near West Side, Chicago
1,617 building permits were issued in Near West Side, Chicago over the last 12 months — #3 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 5.0% of the city total. Median declared value: $31,000 (1.8× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
1,617
#3 in Chicago
Median declared value
$31,000
Total declared value
$763.2M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
873 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 27 |
| Sep 2026 | 132 |
| Aug 2026 | 138 |
| Jul 2026 | 156 |
| Jun 2026 | 161 |
| May 2026 | 130 |
| Apr 2026 | 156 |
| Mar 2026 | 107 |
| Feb 2026 | 134 |
| Jan 2026 | 112 |
| Dec 2025 | 126 |
| Nov 2025 | 108 |
| Oct 2025 | 130 |
| Sep 2025 | 120 |
| Aug 2025 | 141 |
| Jul 2025 | 159 |
| Jun 2025 | 146 |
| May 2025 | 123 |
| Apr 2025 | 131 |
| Mar 2025 | 137 |
| Feb 2025 | 116 |
| Jan 2025 | 112 |
| Dec 2024 | 95 |
| Nov 2024 | 113 |
| Oct 2024 | 129 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 873 | 54.0% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 318 | 19.7% |
| Signs | 188 | 11.6% |
| Elevator Equipment | 106 | 6.6% |
| New Construction | 103 | 6.4% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 15 | 0.9% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 14 | 0.9% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370 N Morgan St | New Construction(dds / 2019 cbc) revision to permit 101059401 to infill concrete slab on the ground floor, and modifications to the fireplace and associated ventilation in the lobby as per plans. (construction type: 1a / occupancy : r-2) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il | $155.0M | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 1901 W Madison St | Renovation/AlterationDirect developer services 2019 cbc. Full building permit: mixed-use commercial 3 story building addition to united center and will include 266 off street parking spaces and 10 off street loading spaces, storage, commercial loading and retail. Building will have an occupiable roof | $50.0M | Jun 3, 2026 |
| 566 W Van Buren St | New ConstructionDds / 2019 cbc: new construction of a 12-story residential building (199 units) w/ no basement to include ground parking (42 auto parking spaces + 199 bike parking spaces) and associated site work as per plans. (foundation / superstructure permit: 100979631) (occupancy group: r-2 | $44.0M | Mar 25, 2026 |
| 315 S Jefferson St | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: new construction of a 9-story mixed use building with basement on caissons. The 1st floor will consist of residential lobby, 21 mechanized parking spaces, office, and retail tenant space with 52 residential units on the above floors. (occupancy: r-2, m; construction | $19.0M | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 920 S Campbell Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: alterations to existing commercial laundry facility with office area including new finishes, m.e.p. Site improvements including alterations to existing parking lot striping, paving, and landscaping, 6' metal fence and gate.(occupancy group b, f-1; type iib and iiib | $17.5M | Jul 2, 2026 |
| 210 N Peoria St | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101063371. Includes reorienting stairs, modifications to restrooms, elimination of mechanical rooms, and changes to electrical rooms. Revisions to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and room layout. Expanded parapet on westside roof. (occupancy gr | $17.0M | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 8 N Morgan St | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: full building permit for a three-story bath house (occupancy groups: b, a-2, a-3, s-1, s-2; type iia construction). Consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il | $16.0M | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 1220 W Van Buren St | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbc: renovation and 1-story addition to existing 7-story building to create an 8-story multi-family residential development with 112 units, fitness center, landscaped courtyard, and 24 indoor basement parking spaces. Work includes historic facade restoration (occupancy g | $15.5M | Apr 10, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Near West Side, Chicago?
1,617 permits in the last 12 months — 5.0% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #3 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (873).
What is the median permit value in Near West Side, Chicago?
$31,000 across permits with a declared value, 1.8× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $763.2M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Loop · 2,465 permits
- Near North Side · 2,433 permits
- West Town · 1,292 permits
- Lake View · 1,202 permits
- Lincoln Park · 1,060 permits
- Austin · 926 permits
- Logan Square · 834 permits
- Portage Park · 587 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.