Chicago building permits — week of April 20, 2026
Chicago filed 680 permits worth $167.1M, up 16% from the prior week. PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM led the week with 431 filings.

Top permits this week
3348 N CAMPBELL AVE
$30,000,000PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION at 3348 N CAMPBELL AVE ($30,000,000).
210 N PEORIA ST
$17,000,000PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION at 210 N PEORIA ST ($17,000,000).
4466 N BROADWAY
$15,714,003PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION at 4466 N BROADWAY ($15,714,003).
1331 S WELLS ST
$15,424,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
545 E OAKWOOD BLVD
$8,253,300Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
810 E 103RD ST
$6,130,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
1101 W JACKSON BLVD
$4,827,111Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
1650 W CORNELIA AVE
$4,000,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
2145 W BRADLEY PL
$2,900,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
6200 S HAMLIN AVE
$2,844,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
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