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Building permits in South Chicago, Chicago
304 building permits were issued in South Chicago, Chicago over the last 12 months — #43 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.9% of the city total. Median declared value: $12,000 (68% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
304
#43 in Chicago
Median declared value
$12,000
Total declared value
$165.0M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
227 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | 24 |
| Aug 2026 | 30 |
| Jul 2026 | 30 |
| Jun 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| Apr 2026 | 30 |
| Mar 2026 | 21 |
| Feb 2026 | 20 |
| Jan 2026 | 21 |
| Dec 2025 | 28 |
| Nov 2025 | 20 |
| Oct 2025 | 25 |
| Sep 2025 | 22 |
| Aug 2025 | 29 |
| Jul 2025 | 27 |
| Jun 2025 | 21 |
| May 2025 | 20 |
| Apr 2025 | 30 |
| Mar 2025 | 18 |
| Feb 2025 | 21 |
| Jan 2025 | 27 |
| Dec 2024 | 24 |
| Nov 2024 | 38 |
| Oct 2024 | 31 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 227 | 74.7% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 47 | 15.5% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 11 | 3.6% |
| New Construction | 7 | 2.3% |
| Signs | 6 | 2.0% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 3 | 1.0% |
| Elevator Equipment | 3 | 1.0% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3733 E 87th St | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: core and shell permit for the new construction of a 44' tall one story, approximately 84,979 sf quantum computing facility with associated support spaces including office, exterior equipment, and 43 proposed vehicle parking spaces. (occ groups f-1, b, s-1; const typ | $100.0M | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 3733 E 87th St | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: phase 1c - cryoplant buildout for quantum computing facility. Adjacent work under prior permits 101063081, 101065270, 101075599. (occ group b, f-1, s-1, const type ii-b) | $30.0M | Jul 10, 2026 |
| 3201 E 91st St | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc: interior and exterior alterations to existing 5 story 53 unit senior living apartment building. Work to include new appliances and fixtures in all units; ground floor tenant amenity space renovation; window replacement, masonry repairs, new cladding and new elevato | $10.0M | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 8301 S South Shore Dr | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: renovation of existing 2 story w/ basement commercial building and construction of new 2 story w/ basement addition for birth center w/ 3 parking spaces and associated site work; change in occupancy classification from assembly group 'a-3' (religious assembly) to bu | $6.8M | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 3733 E 87th St | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: revision to core and shell permit 101063081 and interior buildout permit 101065270 for the proposed 80,700 sf psiquantum computing facility with associated support spaces including office, exterior equipment, and 47 proposed vehicle parking spaces. The revisions inc | $5.6M | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 8914 S Buffalo Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 crbc - cps school - no change in use james n. Thorp elementary school roof replacement & mep improvements at existing two-story brick school building | $3.5M | Apr 13, 2026 |
| 8401 S Saginaw Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 12700 sq. Ft. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. Il roofing contractor license: 104003433. | $700,000 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 8331 S Mackinaw Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: cps new sullivan es - playground replacement, and new basketball court. Occupancy: e-1 (no change), construction type: ib (no change). Exterior work only. | $633,000 | Sep 11, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in South Chicago, Chicago?
304 permits in the last 12 months — 0.9% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #43 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (227).
What is the median permit value in South Chicago, Chicago?
$12,000 across permits with a declared value, 68% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $165.0M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Woodlawn · 349 permits
- Chatham · 345 permits
- Morgan Park · 323 permits
- Grand Boulevard · 316 permits
- Albany Park · 311 permits
- Rogers Park · 311 permits
- Avondale · 303 permits
- East Garfield Park · 293 permits
- Bridgeport · 280 permits
- Beverly · 273 permits
- Dunning · 269 permits
- Forest Glen · 253 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.