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Building permits in Washington Heights, Chicago
405 building permits were issued in Washington Heights, Chicago over the last 12 months — #24 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.3% of the city total. Median declared value: $10,000 (57% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
405
#24 in Chicago
Median declared value
$10,000
Total declared value
$9.4M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
334 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | 34 |
| Aug 2026 | 54 |
| Jul 2026 | 38 |
| Jun 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| Apr 2026 | 37 |
| Mar 2026 | 27 |
| Feb 2026 | 27 |
| Jan 2026 | 24 |
| Dec 2025 | 28 |
| Nov 2025 | 36 |
| Oct 2025 | 29 |
| Sep 2025 | 37 |
| Aug 2025 | 47 |
| Jul 2025 | 33 |
| Jun 2025 | 28 |
| May 2025 | 26 |
| Apr 2025 | 33 |
| Mar 2025 | 37 |
| Feb 2025 | 18 |
| Jan 2025 | 21 |
| Dec 2024 | 12 |
| Nov 2024 | 23 |
| Oct 2024 | 33 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 334 | 82.5% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 26 | 6.4% |
| Signs | 23 | 5.7% |
| Elevator Equipment | 7 | 1.7% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 7 | 1.7% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 4 | 1.0% |
| New Construction | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1045 W 95th St | Express Permit ProgramLine voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. Specific location: parking lot. | $800,000 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 8913 S Ashland Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc converting an existing 2 story motel to a single room transitional housing (24 sleeping units + 2 ada sleeping units for a total of 26). Updating mep systems throughout. Installing a new warming kitchen. Providing new interior landscaping. Erecting a new 6' tall priv | $700,000 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 10240 S Emerald Ave | New ConstructionProposed 1 story sfr w/basement, front porch, and rear deck, per plans. Note: existing garage to remain. | $475,000 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 9215 S Ada St | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbrc: repairs to existing single family residence to pre-fire condition. Scope includes interior renovation and new roof, along with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. (construction class: iiia; occupancy: r-5) | $420,000 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 1349 W 97th St | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for interior renovations (1,535gsf) + 468 gsf addition at existing 2,003 gsf single-family residentialstructure. (occupancy group r-5, type v-a construction). Pin# 25-08-110-003. Zone = rs-2. Ward = 21. | $200,000 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 9621 S Winston Ave | Renovation/AlterationSc 2019 cbc; full building pemit for interior renovation of fire damaged single-unit detached house. New plumbing, ventilation and electrical distribution. New rear deck. (occupancy group r-5; type vb construction) | $200,000 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 1201 W 97th St | Express Permit ProgramScope: nonstructural interior replacement drywall and electrical due to fire damage (no plumbing work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, main level and upper level. | $181,000 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 10125 S Wallace St | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: proposed new 2 story frame single family residence with roof deck and rear frame 2 car detached garage as per plans. | $150,000 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Washington Heights, Chicago?
405 permits in the last 12 months — 1.3% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #24 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (334).
What is the median permit value in Washington Heights, Chicago?
$10,000 across permits with a declared value, 57% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $9.4M.
Nearby in the ranking
- South Shore · 455 permits
- Ashburn · 453 permits
- West Ridge · 443 permits
- Uptown · 432 permits
- New City · 421 permits
- Garfield Ridge · 408 permits
- Ohare · 405 permits
- West Englewood · 404 permits
- South Lawndale · 394 permits
- Near South Side · 392 permits
- Norwood Park · 385 permits
- Lower West Side · 384 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.