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Building permits in South Shore, Chicago
455 building permits were issued in South Shore, Chicago over the last 12 months — #18 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.4% of the city total. Median declared value: $12,150 (69% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
455
#18 in Chicago
Median declared value
$12,150
Total declared value
$22.3M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
341 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 9 |
| Sep 2026 | 45 |
| Aug 2026 | 43 |
| Jul 2026 | 32 |
| Jun 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| Apr 2026 | 32 |
| Mar 2026 | 29 |
| Feb 2026 | 31 |
| Jan 2026 | 29 |
| Dec 2025 | 31 |
| Nov 2025 | 35 |
| Oct 2025 | 47 |
| Sep 2025 | 49 |
| Aug 2025 | 43 |
| Jul 2025 | 37 |
| Jun 2025 | 35 |
| May 2025 | 34 |
| Apr 2025 | 43 |
| Mar 2025 | 45 |
| Feb 2025 | 33 |
| Jan 2025 | 34 |
| Dec 2024 | 24 |
| Nov 2024 | 43 |
| Oct 2024 | 42 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 341 | 74.9% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 70 | 15.4% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 17 | 3.7% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 8 | 1.8% |
| Elevator Equipment | 8 | 1.8% |
| Signs | 6 | 1.3% |
| New Construction | 5 | 1.1% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 E 71st St | Renovation/AlterationInterior alterations to convert ground level restaurant/retail/repair service space to new restaurant space w/ proposed outdoor dining area in an existing 3 story mixed use building (occupancy group a-2; type 11a construction) per plans.(conditional permit subject to field inspec | $3.0M | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 7500 S Exchange Ave | Renovation/AlterationDirect developer services 2019 cbc - existing 2 story mixed-use building. Interior alteration to existing 1st floor retail space and 2nd floor office space conversion to 14 new residential units. Add new egress deck and stairs, 22 parking spaces, masonry trash enclosure and site | $2.0M | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 7465 S South Shore Dr | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc - fire repairs to existing 5 story brick building 72 dwelling units work in 35 dwelling units includes work to common areas and roof structural repairs as per plans.(occupancy r-2 classification, type iiia construction) | $1.8M | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 1509 E 71st Pl | New ConstructionSpr - 2019 cbc - proposed 3-story (3) dwelling unit frame building new rear metal steps with decks at each level, new metal and wood fences (occupancy class r-5, construction type va)**conditional permit subject to field inspections** | $600,000 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 1507 E 71st Pl | New ConstructionSpr - 2019 cbc - proposed 3-story (3) dwelling unit frame building with rear metal steps with decks at each level, new metal and wood fences (occupancy class r-5, construction type va) | $600,000 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 2101 E 71st St | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing (1) story shopping center. Alterations include: new interior partitions, new flooring, new finishes, new millwork, new pharmacy equipment, new plumbing fixtures, and modifications to the existing | $550,000 | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 6839 S Dorchester Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc.interior alterations & exterior repairs of a six d.u. Masonry building. Update m.e.p equipment & fixtures; remove existing rear enclosure porches and replace with new open wood rear porch. All work as per plans. (oocupancy group r2-residence; type iiia construction) | $500,000 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 6945 S Oglesby Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc renovation of existing (to remain) 3 dwelling units in an existing 3 story building. Demolish existing non bearing interior partitions. Remove existing flooring & ceilings, all hvac, electrical systems, plumbing & fixtures. Repair existing brick masonry and roofing. | $475,000 | Feb 13, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in South Shore, Chicago?
455 permits in the last 12 months — 1.4% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #18 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (341).
What is the median permit value in South Shore, Chicago?
$12,150 across permits with a declared value, 69% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $22.3M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Lincoln Square · 528 permits
- North Center · 527 permits
- Humboldt Park · 520 permits
- Edgewater · 507 permits
- Roseland · 494 permits
- North Lawndale · 455 permits
- Ashburn · 453 permits
- West Ridge · 443 permits
- Uptown · 432 permits
- New City · 421 permits
- Garfield Ridge · 408 permits
- Washington Heights · 405 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.