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Building permits in Washington Park, Chicago
135 building permits were issued in Washington Park, Chicago over the last 12 months — #66 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.4% of the city total. Median declared value: $50,000 (2.8× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
135
#66 in Chicago
Median declared value
$50,000
Total declared value
$68.7M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
66 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | 21 |
| Aug 2026 | 10 |
| Jul 2026 | 16 |
| Jun 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | 10 |
| Feb 2026 | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | 9 |
| Dec 2025 | 13 |
| Nov 2025 | 7 |
| Oct 2025 | 13 |
| Sep 2025 | 20 |
| Aug 2025 | 13 |
| Jul 2025 | 11 |
| Jun 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 11 |
| Apr 2025 | 9 |
| Mar 2025 | 11 |
| Feb 2025 | 10 |
| Jan 2025 | 17 |
| Dec 2024 | 4 |
| Nov 2024 | 4 |
| Oct 2024 | 10 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 66 | 48.9% |
| New Construction | 35 | 25.9% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 22 | 16.3% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 7 | 5.2% |
| Elevator Equipment | 4 | 3.0% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 1 | 0.7% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5300 S Calumet Ave | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: full building permit for new 6 story, 71 dwelling unit apartment building with 24 outdoor parking spaces and rooftop terrace (occ. R-2, a-2, a-3, b, s-2; type iia construction) consultant reviewer: globetrotters | $28.0M | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 5339 S State St | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: new 2 story dance studio building (occupancy group b; construction type iiia) v3 companies of il | $15.6M | Sep 2, 2026 |
| 5520 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr | New ConstructionSelf-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for type 1 construction & landscaped park including: architectural concrete memorial. Exterior spaces to entrance (with cantilevered seating), memorial, excavated amphitheater, 5% sloped paths, in-active storage (shipping container), lands | $3.1M | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 5336 S State St | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc: two story addition to existing tennis facility with a new restaurant on the first floor and lounge extension on the second floor along with selective interior finish improvements. Occupancy groups a-4, a-2. Type iib construction. Consultant reviewer: v3 companies o | $2.0M | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 5163 S Wabash Ave | Express Permit ProgramIn-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 8; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 3 interior common areas, location: basement, unit 1, unit 2s, 3s. | $1.4M | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 5408 S Dearborn St | New Construction2019 cbc - erect new 3-story apartment building w/basement consisting of total 2 du and 1 detached garage for 2 parking spaces located on the same lot. Blg includes front mtl. Stair, one open wd. Rear porch w/ exit stair @ 1-st & 2-nd fl., 3-rd fl. Roof deck w/ pergola, roof deck | $1.2M | Dec 17, 2025 |
| 5410 S Dearborn St | New Construction2019 cbc - erect new 3-story apartment building w/basement consisting of total 2 du and 1 detached garage for 2 parking spaces located on the same lot. Blg includes front mtl. Stair, one open wd. Rear porch w/ exit stair @ 1-st & 2-nd fl., 3-rd fl. Roof deck w/ pergola, roof deck | $1.2M | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 5328 S Indiana Ave | New ConstructionSelf-cert 2019 cbc: new construction of a (1,874) sq. Ft. 3-story, type va frame, 31' ht., 6-unit residence including (44) sq. Ft. Wood front deck, (156) sq. Ft. 2-story wood rear porch, and new (432) sq. Ft. 3-car concrete parking pad. (occupancy group r-2; type va construction) | $734,400 | Oct 15, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Washington Park, Chicago?
135 permits in the last 12 months — 0.4% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #66 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (66).
What is the median permit value in Washington Park, Chicago?
$50,000 across permits with a declared value, 2.8× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $68.7M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Clearing · 161 permits
- Mckinley Park · 156 permits
- North Park · 151 permits
- East Side · 149 permits
- Douglas · 147 permits
- Pullman · 139 permits
- Hermosa · 134 permits
- Montclare · 118 permits
- Archer Heights · 113 permits
- Edison Park · 103 permits
- Hegewisch · 99 permits
- West Elsdon · 90 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.