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Building permits in West Garfield Park, Chicago
214 building permits were issued in West Garfield Park, Chicago over the last 12 months — #53 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.7% of the city total. Median declared value: $11,750 (67% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
214
#53 in Chicago
Median declared value
$11,750
Total declared value
$123.8M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
138 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | 26 |
| Aug 2026 | 25 |
| Jul 2026 | 17 |
| Jun 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| Apr 2026 | 13 |
| Mar 2026 | 21 |
| Feb 2026 | 8 |
| Jan 2026 | 13 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 |
| Nov 2025 | 20 |
| Oct 2025 | 28 |
| Sep 2025 | 18 |
| Aug 2025 | 14 |
| Jul 2025 | 16 |
| Jun 2025 | 18 |
| May 2025 | 13 |
| Apr 2025 | 14 |
| Mar 2025 | 22 |
| Feb 2025 | 12 |
| Jan 2025 | 30 |
| Dec 2024 | 10 |
| Nov 2024 | 12 |
| Oct 2024 | 25 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 138 | 64.5% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 42 | 19.6% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 11 | 5.1% |
| Signs | 8 | 3.7% |
| New Construction | 6 | 2.8% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 6 | 2.8% |
| Elevator Equipment | 3 | 1.4% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 349 N Pulaski Rd | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbc: erect new 3 story training facility and office building. Work to include sitework, landscape and new trash enclosure as per plans. Occupancy groups b,s,a-3 and construction type iia. Consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il | $100.0M | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 4531 W Washington Blvd | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc. Erect a new 3 story walkup structure with 44 afforable housing units. New parking lot with 23 cars plus a passive play area per plans. Occupancy group r5 type 3b construction | $15.0M | Nov 13, 2025 |
| 3931 W Adams St | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: alterations to 6 existing dwelling units on floors 2, 3, and 4. Proposed 3 new dwelling units on 1st floor. New mechanical in all units, new electrical service and distribution throughout, new plumbing service and distribution throughout. Existing 4 story residenti | $1.1M | Nov 12, 2025 |
| 4318 W Carroll Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alteration to existing warehouse & office building - (2nd floor office b occ. Only) - fully sprinkled - type iiib construction - existing occ.: b -office. Proposed occ.: b office. | $570,000 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 4320 W Fifth Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: providing new accessible parking and route to school entrance door with intercom system for verification and entrance; remodeling first floor boys and girls toilets and all- gender toilet and drinking fountains for ada access; remodeling principal office for ada ac | $550,000 | May 20, 2026 |
| 4055 W Arthington St | Renovation/AlterationProviding additional ada parking stall, accessible route to school entrance, new intercom system at existing door entrance for ada access; remodeling of staff and all-gender toilets for accessibility; providing new accessible door and new counter at principal office for accesibil | $500,000 | May 1, 2026 |
| 4209 W Fifth Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc new 3 story wood framed 3-dwelling unit residential building with a roof top deck. Erecting a 4-story rear metal porch and front 1-story metal deck. Installing new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. (type 5a construction and r-5 use). Providing 2-car garag | $450,000 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| 4205 W Fifth Ave | New ConstructionSc 2019 cbc new 3 story wood framed multiple unit residential building with a roof top deck. Erecting a 4 story rear metal porch and front 1 story metal deck. Installing new mechanical electrical and plumbing systems. Providing 1 asphalt parking space and 3 bike spaces. (type 4a | $440,000 | Jun 8, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in West Garfield Park, Chicago?
214 permits in the last 12 months — 0.7% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #53 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (138).
What is the median permit value in West Garfield Park, Chicago?
$11,750 across permits with a declared value, 67% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $123.8M.
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- Dunning · 269 permits
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- Brighton Park · 230 permits
- West Lawn · 225 permits
- Calumet Heights · 204 permits
- Avalon Park · 198 permits
- Kenwood · 194 permits
- Gage Park · 184 permits
- South Deering · 166 permits
- Mount Greenwood · 165 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.