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Building permits in West Elsdon, Chicago
90 building permits were issued in West Elsdon, Chicago over the last 12 months — #72 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.3% of the city total. Median declared value: $15,000 (85% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
90
#72 in Chicago
Median declared value
$15,000
Total declared value
$2.1M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
64 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Sep 2026
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | 8 |
| Jul 2026 | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | 9 |
| Feb 2026 | 8 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | 14 |
| Nov 2025 | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | 8 |
| Sep 2025 | 7 |
| Aug 2025 | 10 |
| Jul 2025 | 23 |
| Jun 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 23 |
| Apr 2025 | 5 |
| Mar 2025 | 6 |
| Feb 2025 | 4 |
| Jan 2025 | 4 |
| Dec 2024 | 9 |
| Nov 2024 | 12 |
| Oct 2024 | 27 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 64 | 71.1% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 15 | 16.7% |
| Signs | 9 | 10.0% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 2 | 2.2% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5109 S Pulaski Rd | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc: interior build out of a little caesars take-out restaurant within existing shopping center tenant space unit 5109-c in a 1 story masonry commercial building as per plans.**conditional permit subject to field inspections** | $300,000 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 5828 S Kenneth Ave | Renovation/AlterationConstructing a proposed second floor addition to an existing single family residence consisting of (3) bedroom, (1) bathroom. First floor modifications for new stairway by removing bedroom walls including all associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans. | $139,500 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 5756 S Pulaski Rd | Express Permit ProgramScope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing tenant office with kitchenette/break room to include new office floor plan and plumbing alterations for additional restroom, install new finishes, millwork electrical and ductwork throughout. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 | $125,000 | May 29, 2026 |
| 5124 S Pulaski Rd | SignsDream clean car wash: internally illuminated double sided w/ dymanic display ground sign (s pulaski rd) - 20'-0" h x 15'-2" w (303 sq ft); 24'-0" oah | $115,000 | May 1, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in West Elsdon, Chicago?
90 permits in the last 12 months — 0.3% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #72 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (64).
What is the median permit value in West Elsdon, Chicago?
$15,000 across permits with a declared value, 85% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $2.1M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Washington Park · 135 permits
- Hermosa · 134 permits
- Montclare · 118 permits
- Archer Heights · 113 permits
- Edison Park · 103 permits
- Hegewisch · 99 permits
- Armour Square · 78 permits
- Fuller Park · 58 permits
- Oakland · 51 permits
- Burnside · 38 permits
- Riverdale · 36 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.