Chicago building permits — week of July 13, 2026
Chicago filed 670 permits worth $539.5M, up 1% from the prior week. PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM led the week with 414 filings.

Top permits this week
931 N HALSTED ST
$190,000,000PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION at 931 N HALSTED ST ($190,000,000).
1400 W 44TH ST
$39,500,000PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION at 1400 W 44TH ST ($39,500,000).
2731 N LEAVITT ST
$25,000,000PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION at 2731 N LEAVITT ST ($25,000,000).
1330 W 76TH ST
$23,197,926Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
705 W CHICAGO AVE
$21,879,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
705 W CHICAGO AVE
$21,879,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
705 W CHICAGO AVE
$21,879,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
2750 N HOYNE AVE
$18,000,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
10000 W OHARE ST
$17,500,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
720 W GORDON TER
$14,200,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
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