DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION has filed 31 building permits in Chicago since 2006, closing 92% of 26 rated permits. 4 permits remain open.
92%
28
Construction Permits
31 total
4
Currently Open
26
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
Building23 rated
95.7% closed vs 96% median, 0.2 points higher
Electrical3 rated
66.7% closed vs 100% median, 33.3 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)
—
Open1
Closed0
Too early to rate — permits need 1 year to mature
2025
—
Open1
Closed0
Too early to rate — permits need 1 year to mature
2024
0.0%
Open2
Closed0
0 closed / 2 rated
2020
100.0%
Open0
Closed1
1 closed / 1 rated
2017
100.0%
Open0
Closed2
2 closed / 2 rated
2016
100.0%
Open0
Closed3
3 closed / 3 rated
2014
100.0%
Open0
Closed1
1 closed / 1 rated
2013
100.0%
Open0
Closed1
1 closed / 1 rated
2012
100.0%
Open0
Closed1
1 closed / 1 rated
2010
100.0%
Open0
Closed2
2 closed / 2 rated
2009
100.0%
Open0
Closed1
1 closed / 1 rated
2008
100.0%
Open0
Closed1
1 closed / 1 rated
2007
100.0%
Open0
Closed1
1 closed / 1 rated
2006
100.0%
Open0
Closed10
10 closed / 10 rated
All Permits
31 permits
| Status | Permit # | Address | Issued▼ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 101079133 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 10000 W OHARE AIRPORT, Chicago | Feb 3, 2026<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Open | 101073043 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 10000 W OHARE ST, Chicago | Aug 14, 2025<1yr | — | $1,100,000 |
| Open | B200400483 | Electrical Work | 10000 W OHARE AIRPORT, Chicago | Oct 9, 2024 | — | $5,000 |
| Open | 101056000 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 10000 W OHARE AIRPORT, Chicago | Jul 30, 2024 | — | $250,000,000 |
| Closed | 100838564 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 10000 W OHARE ST, Chicago | Mar 18, 2020 | — | $4,600,000 |
| Closed | 100719620 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Aug 8, 2017 | — | $34,339,000 |
| Closed | 100719703 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Aug 8, 2017 | — | $33,041,541 |
| Closed | 100674105 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Nov 22, 2016 | — | $2,000,000 |
| Closed | 100634782 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Feb 10, 2016 | — | $4,100,000 |
| Closed | 100631973 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Jan 21, 2016 | — | $60,000,000 |
| Closed | 100538023 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 10000 W OHARE ST, Chicago | Apr 28, 2014 | — | $5,000,000 |
| Closed | 100477194 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 5040 W 55TH ST, Chicago | Feb 8, 2013 | — | $47,980,906 |
| Closed | 100455238 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 5150 W 55TH ST, Chicago | Sep 5, 2012 | — | $39,824,152 |
| Closed | 100370253 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Oct 27, 2010 | — | $245,000 |
| Closed | 100332506 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 5700 S CICERO AVE, Chicago | Mar 3, 2010 | — | $315,412.69 |
| Closed | 100290884 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | May 11, 2009 | — | $3,500,000 |
| Closed | 100225411 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Feb 29, 2008 | — | $5,000,000 |
| Closed | 100171522 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 10510 W ZEMKE RD, Chicago | Apr 9, 2007 | — | $225,000 |
| Closed | 100142592 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Oct 13, 2006 | — | $3,800,000 |
| Closed | 100139274 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Sep 27, 2006 | — | $100,000 |
| Closed | 100124514 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Jul 27, 2006 | — | $3,000,000 |
| Closed | B100124206 | Electrical Work | 6201 S LARAMIE AVE, Chicago | Jul 20, 2006 | — | $10 |
| Closed | B100123506 | Electrical Work | 5221 W 55TH ST, Chicago | Jul 11, 2006 | — | — |
| Closed | 100106081 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 10510 W ZEMKE RD, Chicago | Apr 18, 2006 | — | $6,700,000 |
| Closed | B100102914 | Monthly Maintenance Permit | 6201 S LARAMIE AVE, Chicago | Mar 22, 2006 | — | — |
| Closed | 100099383 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Mar 3, 2006 | — | $45,000 |
| Closed | 100096795 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 10510 W ZEMKE RD, Chicago | Feb 17, 2006 | — | $1,443,000 |
| Closed | B100092809 | Monthly Maintenance Permit | 6201 S LARAMIE AVE, Chicago | Jan 30, 2006 | — | — |
| Closed | 100091472 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago | Jan 23, 2006 | — | $2,120,000 |
| Closed | B100090158 | Monthly Maintenance Permit | 5221 W 55TH ST, Chicago | Jan 17, 2006 | — | — |
| Closed | 100089271 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 10510 W ZEMKE RD, Chicago | Jan 13, 2006 | — | $527,241 |
See Other Applicants
DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION FRANK GRIMALDIDEPARTMENT OF AVIATION JEFF RANDERSONDEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS CITY OF CHICAGODEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTSDEPARTMENT OF FLEET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENTDEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICESDEPARTMENT OF HOUSINGDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHICAGODEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT