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Building permits in Oakland, Chicago
51 building permits were issued in Oakland, Chicago over the last 12 months — #75 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.2% of the city total. Median declared value: $20,000 (1.1× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
51
#75 in Chicago
Median declared value
$20,000
Total declared value
$3.7M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
35 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Sep 2026
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 8 |
| Aug 2026 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | 7 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 |
| Aug 2025 | 7 |
| Jul 2025 | 14 |
| Jun 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 |
| Mar 2025 | 7 |
| Feb 2025 | 3 |
| Jan 2025 | 11 |
| Dec 2024 | 13 |
| Nov 2024 | 2 |
| Oct 2024 | 3 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 35 | 68.6% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 9 | 17.6% |
| Elevator Equipment | 4 | 7.8% |
| Signs | 1 | 2.0% |
| New Construction | 1 | 2.0% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 1 | 2.0% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3753 S Cottage Grove Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbc: interior alteration to lower level in a 2-storyhealth center building. Updates include architectural, plumbing,hvac and electrical work. Building occupancy type 'b' business toremain upon completion of work. Building is type iii-b construction | $600,000 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| 4225 S Lake Park Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: replacement of existing playgrounds, partial pavement, add ornamental gate at cps robinson es. Exterior improvements only, no interior scope of work. Occupancy group e-1 (to remain), type i-b construction (to remain). | $539,000 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| 3525 S Lake Park Ave | Express Permit ProgramTuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 7500 sq. Ft., lintel qty. 0, max. Length 0. Location: all elevations and perimeter stone wall. | $396,800 | May 7, 2026 |
| 4105 S Drexel Blvd | Elevator EquipmentModernization of one(1) 2100lb capacity, 5-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100034656) | $249,447 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| 3990 S Ellis Ave | Express Permit ProgramTuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 sq. Ft., lintel qty. 88, max. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 2200 sq. Ft. Location: east facade (ellis) / south facade (40th street). | $224,000 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| 3982 S Ellis Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 5291 sq. Ft. Roof covering: other. Location: principle building roof, garage roof. Il roofing contractor license: 104018821. | $144,624 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 4127 S Berkeley Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-certification: interior alterations and new wood main entrance and front facade refurbishing to an existing single family residence.2.5 story brick single family residence (existing construction type iv-a) | $125,000 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 1000 E Oakwood Blvd | Express Permit ProgramTuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 31114 sq. Ft., lintel qty. 0, max. Length 0. Location: main entrance masonry wall. | $100,940 | Sep 28, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Oakland, Chicago?
51 permits in the last 12 months — 0.2% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #75 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (35).
What is the median permit value in Oakland, Chicago?
$20,000 across permits with a declared value, 1.1× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $3.7M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Archer Heights · 113 permits
- Edison Park · 103 permits
- Hegewisch · 99 permits
- West Elsdon · 90 permits
- Armour Square · 78 permits
- Fuller Park · 58 permits
- Burnside · 38 permits
- Riverdale · 36 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.