Chicago building permits — week of July 6, 2026
Chicago filed 661 permits worth $269.0M, up 11% from the prior week. PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM led the week with 444 filings.

Top permits this week
710 N FAIRBANKS CT
$81,315,000PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION at 710 N FAIRBANKS CT ($81,315,000).
400 S LA SALLE ST
$51,100,000PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION at 400 S LA SALLE ST ($51,100,000).
3733 E 87TH ST
$30,000,000PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION at 3733 E 87TH ST ($30,000,000).
705 W CHICAGO AVE
$21,879,000Contractor, owner, and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
705 W CHICAGO AVE
$21,879,000Contractor, owner, and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
222 N LA SALLE ST
$4,600,000Contractor, owner, and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
1123 W WASHINGTON BLVD
$3,847,655Contractor, owner, and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
1660 N HUDSON AVE
$2,000,000Contractor, owner, and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
25 E WASHINGTON ST
$1,868,000Contractor, owner, and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
2210 W BELMONT AVE
$1,800,600Contractor, owner, and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
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