CITY OF CHICAGO
CITY OF CHICAGO has filed 22 building permits in Chicago since 2006, closing 80% of 15 rated permits. 5 permits remain open.
80%
19
Construction Permits
22 total
5
Currently Open
15
Rate-Eligible
permits > 1yr old
2006–2026
Years Active
Closure rate based on permits older than 1 year. “Issued” and “Stop Work” statuses are excluded.
Performance by Permit Type
Building13 rated
84.6% closed vs 96% median, 10.9 points lower
Electrical1 rated
100.0% closed vs 100% median
Fire Alarm1 rated
0.0% closed vs 100% median, 100.0 points lower
Median based on all applicants with 20+ rated permits in each category. Only permits older than 1 year are rated.
Year-by-Year Summary
2026(YTD)
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Open1
Closed0
Too early to rate — permits need 1 year to mature
2025
100.0%
Open1
Closed3
1 closed / 1 rated
2024
25.0%
Open3
Closed1
1 closed / 4 rated
2017
100.0%
Open0
Closed1
1 closed / 1 rated
2011
100.0%
Open0
Closed2
2 closed / 2 rated
2010
100.0%
Open0
Closed1
1 closed / 1 rated
2009
100.0%
Open0
Closed2
2 closed / 2 rated
2007
100.0%
Open0
Closed2
2 closed / 2 rated
2006
100.0%
Open0
Closed2
2 closed / 2 rated
All Permits
22 permits
| Status | Permit # | Address | Issued▼ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | B200455702 | Electrical Work | 111 E ERIE ST, Chicago | Jan 9, 2026<1yr | — | $564,554 |
| Open | B200449528 | Other Work | 3112 W NORTH AVE, Chicago | Nov 19, 2025<1yr | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B200440089 | Electrical Work | 10000 W OHARE ST, Chicago | Sep 2, 2025<1yr | — | $1,000,000 |
| Closed | B200440088 | Electrical Work | 10000 W OHARE ST, Chicago | Sep 2, 2025<1yr | — | $350,000 |
| Closed | B200431533 | Administrative Change | 2358 S WHIPPLE ST, Chicago | Jun 26, 2025<1yr | — | — |
| Open | 101068640 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 5230 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago | Jun 11, 2025<1yr | — | $45,000 |
| Closed | B200411607 | Exterior Windows/Doors Replacement | 3112 W NORTH AVE, Chicago | Jan 21, 2025 | — | $100,000 |
| Open | B200406631 | Reroofing | 412 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago | Nov 24, 2024 | — | $415,800 |
| Open | B200398856 | Fire Alarm System | 400 W SUPERIOR ST, Chicago | Nov 4, 2024 | — | — |
| Open | 101054908 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 5230 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago | Oct 11, 2024 | — | $4,237,000 |
| Closed | 101016436 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 2358 S WHIPPLE ST, Chicago | Mar 21, 2024 | — | $2,000,000 |
| Closed | 100718885 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 99 E RIVERWALK S, Chicago | Nov 15, 2017 | — | $2,000 |
| Closed | 100387471 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 4630 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago | Jul 6, 2011 | — | $400,000 |
| Closed | 100387494 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 361 E 85TH ST, Chicago | Jul 5, 2011 | — | $500,000 |
| Closed | 100329583 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 1330 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago | Jul 23, 2010 | — | $185,000 |
| Closed | 100319015 | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | 50 W WASHINGTON ST, Chicago | Nov 5, 2009 | — | $170,000 |
| Closed | B100276206 | Electrical Work | 1300 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago | Jan 30, 2009 | — | — |
| Closed | B100239963 | Monthly Maintenance Permit | 201 E RANDOLPH ST, Chicago | May 30, 2008 | — | — |
| Closed | 100210983 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Nov 8, 2007 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | 100209369 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 50 W WASHINGTON ST, Chicago | Nov 2, 2007 | — | $100,000 |
| Closed | 100143915 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 50 W WASHINGTON ST, Chicago | Oct 25, 2006 | — | $100,000 |
| Closed | 100104515 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Mar 29, 2006 | — | $1,000 |