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Building permits in South Lawndale, Chicago
394 building permits were issued in South Lawndale, Chicago over the last 12 months — #27 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.2% of the city total. Median declared value: $15,000 (85% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
394
#27 in Chicago
Median declared value
$15,000
Total declared value
$41.0M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
233 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | 45 |
| Aug 2026 | 41 |
| Jul 2026 | 42 |
| Jun 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| Apr 2026 | 34 |
| Mar 2026 | 28 |
| Feb 2026 | 23 |
| Jan 2026 | 21 |
| Dec 2025 | 13 |
| Nov 2025 | 38 |
| Oct 2025 | 35 |
| Sep 2025 | 34 |
| Aug 2025 | 20 |
| Jul 2025 | 47 |
| Jun 2025 | 33 |
| May 2025 | 36 |
| Apr 2025 | 35 |
| Mar 2025 | 26 |
| Feb 2025 | 26 |
| Jan 2025 | 29 |
| Dec 2024 | 28 |
| Nov 2024 | 24 |
| Oct 2024 | 24 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 233 | 59.1% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 96 | 24.4% |
| Signs | 27 | 6.9% |
| New Construction | 13 | 3.3% |
| Elevator Equipment | 13 | 3.3% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 9 | 2.3% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 3 | 0.8% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2323 S Rockwell St | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 128000 sq. Ft. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof of building. Il roofing contractor license: 104015125. | $7.3M | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 2822 W 26th St | New ConstructionSc 2019 cbrc: new 1-story restaurant building of masonry and steel frame type ii-b construction. Interior build-out to be part of separate permit submission by tenant.site work under permit number 101059623.**structural peer review** (occ. Grp. A-2; const. Type iib) as per plans. | $1.6M | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 2801 S Sacramento Ave | Express Permit ProgramLine voltage electrical work. Install permanent-required by code 750 kw diesel generator. Receptacle outlets: 0 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: lower level generator room - b149. | $1.5M | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 2650 S California Ave | Express Permit ProgramLine voltage electrical work. Install permanent-required by code 400 kw diesel generator. Receptacle outlets: 0 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: penthouse generator room - p02. | $1.5M | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 2700 S California Ave | Express Permit ProgramTuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 sq. Ft., lintel qty. 0, max. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 250 sq. Ft. Location: doc south campus building 3 roof. | $1.5M | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 2700 S California Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 15500 sq. Ft. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: south campus building iii roof. Il roofing contractor license: 104015125. | $1.5M | Jun 11, 2026 |
| 2650 S California Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 ibc.cook county-owned building. No change in occupancy/use (current occupancy: assembly/a-3; current construction type: ib) accessibility and mep updates to the holding cells and adjacent corriors on the first floor with additional associated plumbing work in the basemen | $1.3M | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 2863 W 21st St | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc erect a 3 story, 9 dwelling unit type iiia masonry building with a sprinkler system, basement, new exterior stairs at the east side of the property, 5' privacy wood fence and an interior trash enclosure, proposed excavation as per architectural plans **certified plan | $1.1M | Nov 13, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in South Lawndale, Chicago?
394 permits in the last 12 months — 1.2% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #27 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (233).
What is the median permit value in South Lawndale, Chicago?
$15,000 across permits with a declared value, 85% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $41.0M.
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- Near South Side · 392 permits
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- West Pullman · 371 permits
- Belmont Cragin · 365 permits
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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.