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Building permits in Riverdale, Chicago
36 building permits were issued in Riverdale, Chicago over the last 12 months — #77 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.1% of the city total. Median declared value: $21,985 (1.2× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
36
#77 in Chicago
Median declared value
$21,985
Total declared value
$9.5M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
16 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Sep 2026
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 9 |
| Aug 2026 | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | 8 |
| Jan 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 |
| Jul 2025 | 5 |
| Jun 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| Apr 2025 | 1 |
| Feb 2025 | 4 |
| Jan 2025 | 5 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 |
| Oct 2024 | 1 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 16 | 44.4% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 9 | 25.0% |
| Signs | 7 | 19.4% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 2 | 5.6% |
| Elevator Equipment | 1 | 2.8% |
| New Construction | 1 | 2.8% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801 E 133rd Pl | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: cps carver - new parking lot, trash enclosure, artificial turf field and track, sport fields, partial pavement and driveway widening and repaving, new sport field lighting; no fence or playground work. Exterior improvements only, no interior scope of work. Occupanc | $3.8M | Sep 2, 2026 |
| 330 E 133rd St | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: exterior improvements related to new sport field and track, basketball court, trike track, and resurfacing of the existing baseball diamond as well as ornamental fence, pedestrian gate, trash enclosure, and exterior security cameras at cps dubois es. Occupancy grou | $2.8M | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 901 E 133rd Pl | Wrecking/DemolitionComplex demolition: wreck and remove a two story masonry buiding (building f at carver elementary) | $1.2M | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 939 E 132nd St | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 16500 sq. Ft. Roof covering: other. Location: reroof of the carver park pool. Il roofing contractor license: 104003990. | $1.1M | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 1110 E 130th Pl | Elevator EquipmentInstallation of (1) one eg passenger, 2500lbs @ 150fpm, 2 stops, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $109,000 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| 1110 E 130th Pl | Express Permit ProgramLow voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: 1st and 2nd floors. | $85,000 | Nov 18, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Riverdale, Chicago?
36 permits in the last 12 months — 0.1% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #77 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (16).
What is the median permit value in Riverdale, Chicago?
$21,985 across permits with a declared value, 1.2× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $9.5M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Hegewisch · 99 permits
- West Elsdon · 90 permits
- Armour Square · 78 permits
- Fuller Park · 58 permits
- Oakland · 51 permits
- Burnside · 38 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.