Chicago permits — week of 2026-04-27
Chicago filed 557 permits worth $75.6M, down 18% from the prior week. PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM led the week with 371 filings.

Top permits this week
1901 W MADISON ST
$7,500,000PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION at 1901 W MADISON ST ($7,500,000).
5734 S ELLIS AVE
$6,875,600PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION at 5734 S ELLIS AVE ($6,875,600).
3733 E 87TH ST
$5,645,000PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION at 3733 E 87TH ST ($5,645,000).
2941 W MORSE AVE
$3,000,000Scope, contractor, and owner details are available to subscribers.
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5455 N SHERIDAN RD
$2,998,341Scope, contractor, and owner details are available to subscribers.
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11411 S EGGLESTON AVE
$2,200,000Scope, contractor, and owner details are available to subscribers.
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222 N LA SALLE ST
$1,800,000Scope, contractor, and owner details are available to subscribers.
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5140 N CALIFORNIA AVE
$1,500,000Scope, contractor, and owner details are available to subscribers.
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6455 N SHERIDAN RD
$1,500,000Scope, contractor, and owner details are available to subscribers.
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222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
$1,300,000Scope, contractor, and owner details are available to subscribers.
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