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Building permits in West Ridge, Chicago
443 building permits were issued in West Ridge, Chicago over the last 12 months — #20 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.4% of the city total. Median declared value: $15,000 (85% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
443
#20 in Chicago
Median declared value
$15,000
Total declared value
$47.6M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
310 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | 46 |
| Aug 2026 | 43 |
| Jul 2026 | 28 |
| Jun 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| Apr 2026 | 46 |
| Mar 2026 | 36 |
| Feb 2026 | 23 |
| Jan 2026 | 19 |
| Dec 2025 | 36 |
| Nov 2025 | 30 |
| Oct 2025 | 44 |
| Sep 2025 | 48 |
| Aug 2025 | 33 |
| Jul 2025 | 30 |
| Jun 2025 | 29 |
| May 2025 | 34 |
| Apr 2025 | 33 |
| Mar 2025 | 35 |
| Feb 2025 | 26 |
| Jan 2025 | 23 |
| Dec 2024 | 25 |
| Nov 2024 | 25 |
| Oct 2024 | 47 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 310 | 70.0% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 65 | 14.7% |
| Signs | 36 | 8.1% |
| New Construction | 15 | 3.4% |
| Elevator Equipment | 6 | 1.4% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 6 | 1.4% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6512 N California Ave | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: new construction of 2 story religious assembly building, 5' iron fence, trash enclosures, and 35 space parking lot (2 ada spaces). Zoning amendment #22839-t1 passed 10.16.2025. Group a3; construction type iib. Consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering | $7.3M | Jun 5, 2026 |
| 6710 N Washtenaw Ave | Renovation/AlterationSc 2019 cbrc: roof replacement, masonry repairs, select interior scope including finishes, electrical, and mechanical | $4.0M | Mar 25, 2026 |
| 2941 W Morse Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: revision to permit 101030361 for electrical revisions for as-built electrical panel schedules and the electrical riser diagram.(occupancy group r-5; type vb construction) | $3.0M | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 6829 N Western Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc erect a 2 story type iia 2 story fully sprinklered religious building which includes an elevator and a 46 car parking garage on the ground level with a trash enclosure, as per plans. Type a3 occupancy classification as per plans**certified corrections subject to fiel | $3.0M | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 6300 N Ridge Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: 1-story addition to existing 2 story building to expand the existing kitchen and gift shop. Work to include, new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. No change of use. (b-business, a-2 assembly, m-mercantile, ib construction) per plans **certified plans | $2.2M | Dec 2, 2025 |
| 7033 N Kedzie Ave | Express Permit ProgramTuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 9400 sq. Ft., lintel qty. 0, max. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 570sq. Ft., excavation = no. Location: all 4 elevations. | $2.1M | Aug 21, 2026 |
| 3135 W Devon Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: partial second floor addition and expansion of the first floor of the existing synagogue. Existing and proposed occupancy classification is assembly a3 - place of religious worship. Certified plan corrections. | $1.7M | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 2300 W Peterson Ave | Renovation/AlterationStandard plan reivew ==2019 cbrc== interior renovation to existing surgery center---- no change in use---within existing building-- first floor | $1.5M | Feb 5, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in West Ridge, Chicago?
443 permits in the last 12 months — 1.4% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #20 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (310).
What is the median permit value in West Ridge, Chicago?
$15,000 across permits with a declared value, 85% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $47.6M.
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- Ashburn · 453 permits
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- New City · 421 permits
- Garfield Ridge · 408 permits
- Washington Heights · 405 permits
- Ohare · 405 permits
- West Englewood · 404 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.