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Building permits in Woodlawn, Chicago
349 building permits were issued in Woodlawn, Chicago over the last 12 months — #37 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.1% of the city total. Median declared value: $21,000 (1.2× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
349
#37 in Chicago
Median declared value
$21,000
Total declared value
$56.6M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
191 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | 31 |
| Aug 2026 | 26 |
| Jul 2026 | 20 |
| Jun 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| Apr 2026 | 34 |
| Mar 2026 | 27 |
| Feb 2026 | 16 |
| Jan 2026 | 29 |
| Dec 2025 | 16 |
| Nov 2025 | 33 |
| Oct 2025 | 50 |
| Sep 2025 | 36 |
| Aug 2025 | 23 |
| Jul 2025 | 29 |
| Jun 2025 | 38 |
| May 2025 | 11 |
| Apr 2025 | 36 |
| Mar 2025 | 22 |
| Feb 2025 | 13 |
| Jan 2025 | 31 |
| Dec 2024 | 25 |
| Nov 2024 | 27 |
| Oct 2024 | 28 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 191 | 54.7% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 78 | 22.3% |
| New Construction | 41 | 11.7% |
| Signs | 17 | 4.9% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 12 | 3.4% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 5 | 1.4% |
| Elevator Equipment | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6623 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: revision to permit 101004762. Revisions include room reconfiguration on levels 1 & 2, revised ductwork, a rooftop pergola, and additional light fixtures. Wall types and fire ratings have been changed. Underground stormwater tank dimension and configuration updated. | $3.9M | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 6543 S Champlain Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: cps till-pavement, playground and parking lot replacement/relocation; new trash enclosure, turf field, and (2) basketball half-courts; relocated driveway, 5ft tall ornamental fence. Exterior improvements only, no interior scope of work. Occupancy group e-1 (to rema | $3.6M | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 6109 S Kenwood Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc, erect a 4-story type iiia masonry residential building with 15 units, basement, elevator overrun, front and rear balconies on all floors, 8 open parking spaces, front iron and rear wood fencing. Existing occupancy r-2 , proposed occupancy r-2, type construction iiia | $3.3M | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 6021 S Stony Island Ave | New ConstructionDds pre 2019 cbc: revision to permit 100919160 to include minor layout changes, updates to electrical lighting and power, associated mep changes, and minor structural revisions for a 2-story library structure at jackson park for the presidential center as per plans. Drawings revi | $3.0M | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 6101 S Stony Island Ave | New ConstructionDds pre 2019 cbc: revision to permit 100919164 to include minor layout changes, updates to electrical lighting and power, associated mep changes, and minor structural revisions for a 1-story with lower level parking structure at jackson park for the presidential center as per pla | $3.0M | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 6001 S Stony Island Ave | Renovation/AlterationDds pre-2019 cbc: revision to permit 100917482 to include minor layout changes, updates to electrical lighting and power, associated mep changes, and minor structural revisions for a 12-story museum structure at jackson park for the presidential center as per plans. Work to also | $3.0M | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 6011 S Stony Island Ave | New ConstructionDds pre 2019 cbc: revision to permit 100919159 to include minor layout changes, updates to electrical lighting and power, associated mep changes, and minor structural revisions for a 2-story forum structure at jackson park for the presidential center as per plans. Drawings review | $3.0M | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 2241 E Marquette Dr | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: restoration and improvements of the existing 1-story with basement unoccupied chicago park district structure burnham building at jackson park. Work to included reconstruction of the roof structure, the restoration or replacement of all windows, doors, and finishes | $2.5M | Aug 12, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Woodlawn, Chicago?
349 permits in the last 12 months — 1.1% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #37 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (191).
What is the median permit value in Woodlawn, Chicago?
$21,000 across permits with a declared value, 1.2× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $56.6M.
Nearby in the ranking
- West Pullman · 371 permits
- Belmont Cragin · 365 permits
- Englewood · 364 permits
- Greater Grand Crossing · 362 permits
- Hyde Park · 357 permits
- Chicago Lawn · 354 permits
- Chatham · 345 permits
- Morgan Park · 323 permits
- Grand Boulevard · 316 permits
- Albany Park · 311 permits
- Rogers Park · 311 permits
- South Chicago · 304 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.