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Building permits in West Pullman, Chicago
371 building permits were issued in West Pullman, Chicago over the last 12 months — #31 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.1% of the city total. Median declared value: $12,011 (68% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
371
#31 in Chicago
Median declared value
$12,011
Total declared value
$37.3M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
287 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | 39 |
| Aug 2026 | 41 |
| Jul 2026 | 54 |
| Jun 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| Apr 2026 | 20 |
| Mar 2026 | 19 |
| Feb 2026 | 17 |
| Jan 2026 | 19 |
| Dec 2025 | 28 |
| Nov 2025 | 25 |
| Oct 2025 | 39 |
| Sep 2025 | 16 |
| Aug 2025 | 29 |
| Jul 2025 | 35 |
| Jun 2025 | 26 |
| May 2025 | 43 |
| Apr 2025 | 34 |
| Mar 2025 | 26 |
| Feb 2025 | 16 |
| Jan 2025 | 23 |
| Dec 2024 | 14 |
| Nov 2024 | 17 |
| Oct 2024 | 31 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 287 | 77.4% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 36 | 9.7% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 22 | 5.9% |
| New Construction | 9 | 2.4% |
| Elevator Equipment | 8 | 2.2% |
| Signs | 5 | 1.3% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 4 | 1.1% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12141 S Indiana Ave | Renovation/Alteration2019 cbc, indian trails-level 2 alterations. The project involves the renovation of all 60 residential units, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing updates, along with finish updates. It also includes the renovation of all common corridors (finishes and electrical items) | $7.9M | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 251 E 121st Pl | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc, indian trails- level 2 alterations. The project involves the renovation of all 60 residential units, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing updates, along with finish updates. It also includes the renovation of all common corridors (finishes and electrical i | $7.9M | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 221 E 121st Pl | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbc. Indian trails - level 2 alterations. Renovation of all 60 residential units including mechanical, electrical and plumbing, along with finish updates, renovation of all common corridors including finishes and electrical items. Roof replacement, new fence, new wall pa | $7.9M | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 535 W 115th St | Express Permit ProgramRepair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen, b | $2.7M | Dec 4, 2025 |
| 550 W 119th St | Renovation/AlterationSelf certification 2019 cbrc. Interior & exterior remodel to existing commercial building. New parking lot w/ 26 spaces+ 1 accessable space and driveway. New 4' iron fence and 6' wood fence. All work as per plans. | $1.2M | Sep 21, 2026 |
| 12155 S Indiana Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbrc. New single story clubhouse construction. All work as per plans.note: this site development also encompasses concurrent rehabilitation work on three (3) existing residential buildings under permit application numbers # 101075476, #101075479, #101075482. | $1.2M | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 955 W 115th St | New ConstructionProposed townhome development w/four 2 story units, 4' iron fence, and 3 car garage, per plans. | $400,000 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| 11732 S Indiana Ave | New ConstructionSc 2019 cbc: full building permit for the new construction of an affordable two-story single-family home without basement. (occupancy group r-5, type va construction) | $300,000 | Nov 24, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in West Pullman, Chicago?
371 permits in the last 12 months — 1.1% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #31 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (287).
What is the median permit value in West Pullman, Chicago?
$12,011 across permits with a declared value, 68% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $37.3M.
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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.