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Building permits in West Lawn, Chicago
225 building permits were issued in West Lawn, Chicago over the last 12 months — #52 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.7% of the city total. Median declared value: $10,600 (60% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
225
#52 in Chicago
Median declared value
$10,600
Total declared value
$10.8M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
182 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | 19 |
| Aug 2026 | 16 |
| Jul 2026 | 26 |
| Jun 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| Apr 2026 | 13 |
| Mar 2026 | 16 |
| Feb 2026 | 15 |
| Jan 2026 | 15 |
| Dec 2025 | 12 |
| Nov 2025 | 13 |
| Oct 2025 | 25 |
| Sep 2025 | 20 |
| Aug 2025 | 13 |
| Jul 2025 | 9 |
| Jun 2025 | 11 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| Apr 2025 | 21 |
| Mar 2025 | 10 |
| Feb 2025 | 9 |
| Jan 2025 | 21 |
| Dec 2024 | 10 |
| Nov 2024 | 19 |
| Oct 2024 | 28 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 182 | 80.9% |
| Signs | 23 | 10.2% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 13 | 5.8% |
| Elevator Equipment | 3 | 1.3% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 2 | 0.9% |
| New Construction | 2 | 0.9% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6200 S Hamlin Ave | Renovation/AlterationCps school, no change in use. The work consists of: roof replacement, masonry repairs, interior finish repairs, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, minor landscaping. | $2.8M | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 6336 S Kilbourn Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: chicago park district project: site work only including reconstruction of old baseball field with new artificial turf infield, fence netting system, score board, flatwork and other site work as per plans. | $1.3M | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 6749 S Kilbourn Ave | Express Permit ProgramScope: roof replacement. Area: 1168 sq. Ft. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house roof.. Il roofing contractor license: 104019230. | $1.3M | Oct 6, 2026 |
| 6700 S Keating Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc. Rehab of an existing six-story, senior living building. 126 dwelling units and 48 parking spaces. Alterations to 35 existing larger units that currently house two residents by adding a common vestibule, erecting an internal wall, adding a kitchenette area and bathr | $992,000 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 4020 W 63rd St | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc: installation of new 144.96 kw solar pv system on the flat roof of the existing 1 story library building. The proposed arrays will be mounted on a ballasted racking system such that the top of the panels is approximately 1' above the existing roof and will not be abl | $655,144 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 6102 S Kolmar Ave | New ConstructionSelf-cert 2019 cbc: build a new 2 story + basement single family residence with 2 car attached garage and rooftop deck; new concrete curb and driveway, new concrete sidewalks. (occupancy group r-5, type va construction) | $475,000 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 4201 W 69th St | Renovation/AlterationS.c. 2019 crbc: alterations to 2,432 sq ft 1-story office building at a chemical (industrial) facility. Improvements include re-configuring rooms, mep improvements, improve accessibility, h.c. Parking space. (occupancy group b (building occupancy), type 3b construction) | $160,000 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 7401 S Cicero Ave | Express Permit ProgramRepair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(aaon rn-025-3-0-gaac-v0-21-000-a) . Electrical work under this permit = no . Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, replace roof top unit. | $146,000 | Apr 29, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in West Lawn, Chicago?
225 permits in the last 12 months — 0.7% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #52 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (182).
What is the median permit value in West Lawn, Chicago?
$10,600 across permits with a declared value, 60% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $10.8M.
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- Bridgeport · 280 permits
- Beverly · 273 permits
- Dunning · 269 permits
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- Jefferson Park · 250 permits
- Brighton Park · 230 permits
- West Garfield Park · 214 permits
- Calumet Heights · 204 permits
- Avalon Park · 198 permits
- Kenwood · 194 permits
- Gage Park · 184 permits
- South Deering · 166 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.