Chicago building permits — week of July 20, 2026
Chicago filed 643 permits worth $331.7M, down 5% from the prior week, led by PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM (372 filings).
Top permits this week
1144 W LOYOLA AVE
$162,000,000PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION at 1144 W LOYOLA AVE ($162,000,000).
655 W IRVING PARK RD
$27,000,000PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION at 655 W IRVING PARK RD ($27,000,000).
1282 W WASHINGTON BLVD
$15,000,000PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION at 1282 W WASHINGTON BLVD ($15,000,000).
959 W FULLERTON AVE
$12,740,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
3200 S CALUMET AVE
$10,367,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
520 N MICHIGAN AVE
$10,000,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
5515 S LOWE AVE
$5,300,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
1904 W ADAMS ST
$5,000,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
50 E IDA B WELLS DR
$4,500,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
116 S MICHIGAN AVE
$4,000,000Contractor and project details available to subscribers — see full details →
THE PITCH
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