Independent analysis of City of Chicago recordsData through Sep. 15, 2026

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Permit times by Chicago community area

Compare building permit processing times across all 77 official Chicago community areas, with local permit-type reports where the evidence is sufficient.

Find a report77 community areas

Albany Park

Median 1 day; 75% within 14 days.

Open report →812 permits

Archer Heights

Median 1 day; 75% within 14 days.

Open report →755 permits

Armour Square

Median 0 days; 75% within 17 days.

Open report →2,411 permits

Ashburn

Median 1 day; 75% within 10 days.

Open report →3,290 permits

Auburn Gresham

Median 1 day; 75% within 11 days.

Open report →5,647 permits

Austin

Median 1 day; 75% within 14 days.

Open report →1,045 permits

Avalon Park

Median 0 days; 75% within 11 days.

Open report →2,361 permits

Avondale

Median 2 days; 75% within 21 days.

Open report →2,724 permits

Belmont Cragin

Median 1 day; 75% within 13 days.

Open report →1,644 permits

Beverly

Median 1 day; 75% within 13 days.

Open report →1,920 permits

Bridgeport

Median 2 days; 75% within 24 days.

Open report →1,507 permits

Brighton Park

Median 2 days; 75% within 19 days.

Open report →227 permits

Burnside

Median 1 day; 75% within 9.5 days.

Open report →1,129 permits

Calumet Heights

Median 0 days; 75% within 9 days.

Open report →2,398 permits

Chatham

Median 1 day; 75% within 13 days.

Open report →2,383 permits

Chicago Lawn

Median 0 days; 75% within 12 days.

Open report →996 permits

Clearing

Median 1 day; 75% within 9 days.

Open report →992 permits

Douglas

Median 2.5 days; 75% within 21 days.

Open report →1,934 permits

Dunning

Median 0 days; 75% within 9 days.

Open report →1,600 permits

East Garfield Park

Median 3 days; 75% within 28 days.

Open report →823 permits

East Side

Median 0 days; 75% within 8 days.

Open report →2,937 permits

Edgewater

Median 1 day; 75% within 15 days.

Open report →735 permits

Edison Park

Median 0 days; 75% within 18 days.

Open report →2,131 permits

Englewood

Median 2 days; 75% within 24 days.

Open report →1,297 permits

Forest Glen

Median 0 days; 75% within 17 days.

Open report →281 permits

Fuller Park

Median 1 day; 75% within 27 days.

Open report →1,190 permits

Gage Park

Median 1 day; 75% within 13 days.

Open report →2,323 permits

Garfield Ridge

Median 1 day; 75% within 12 days.

Open report →1,871 permits

Grand Boulevard

Median 3 days; 75% within 34 days.

Open report →2,576 permits

Greater Grand Crossing

Median 1 day; 75% within 13 days.

Open report →700 permits

Hegewisch

Median 0 days; 75% within 5 days.

Open report →991 permits

Hermosa

Median 1 day; 75% within 14 days.

Open report →3,185 permits

Humboldt Park

Median 1 day; 75% within 24 days.

Open report →2,256 permits

Hyde Park

Median 1 day; 75% within 13 days.

Open report →3,443 permits

Irving Park

Median 1 day; 75% within 18 days.

Open report →1,489 permits

Jefferson Park

Median 0 days; 75% within 13 days.

Open report →1,044 permits

Kenwood

Median 6 days; 75% within 24 days.

Open report →6,844 permits

Lake View

Median 2 days; 75% within 23 days.

Open report →6,764 permits

Lincoln Park

Median 3 days; 75% within 28 days.

Open report →2,823 permits

Lincoln Square

Median 1 day; 75% within 22 days.

Open report →5,067 permits

Logan Square

Median 2 days; 75% within 29 days.

Open report →15,467 permits

Loop

Median 2 days; 75% within 15 days.

Open report →2,358 permits

Lower West Side

Median 2 days; 75% within 31 days.

Open report →952 permits

Mckinley Park

Median 1 day; 75% within 15 days.

Open report →609 permits

Montclare

Median 1 day; 75% within 14 days.

Open report →1,626 permits

Morgan Park

Median 1 day; 75% within 13 days.

Open report →898 permits

Mount Greenwood

Median 1 day; 75% within 15 days.

Open report →14,726 permits

Near North Side

Median 4 days; 75% within 20 days.

Open report →1,908 permits

Near South Side

Median 1 day; 75% within 16 days.

Open report →10,466 permits

Near West Side

Median 2 days; 75% within 21 days.

Open report →2,436 permits

New City

Median 2 days; 75% within 26 days.

Open report →3,254 permits

North Center

Median 2 days; 75% within 33 days.

Open report →2,708 permits

North Lawndale

Median 2 days; 75% within 29 days.

Open report →1,222 permits

North Park

Median 3 days; 75% within 18 days.

Open report →2,380 permits

Norwood Park

Median 0 days; 75% within 11 days.

Open report →316 permits

Oakland

Median 6 days; 75% within 27 days.

Open report →2,983 permits

Ohare

Median 0 days; 75% within 4 days.

Open report →3,475 permits

Portage Park

Median 1 day; 75% within 13 days.

Open report →686 permits

Pullman

Median 5 days; 75% within 25 days.

Open report →207 permits

Riverdale

Median 6 days; 75% within 64 days.

Open report →1,909 permits

Rogers Park

Median 1 day; 75% within 15 days.

Open report →2,893 permits

Roseland

Median 0 days; 75% within 10 days.

Open report →1,851 permits

South Chicago

Median 1 day; 75% within 13 days.

Open report →1,140 permits

South Deering

Median 0 days; 75% within 8 days.

Open report →2,387 permits

South Lawndale

Median 2 days; 75% within 21 days.

Open report →2,918 permits

South Shore

Median 2 days; 75% within 16 days.

Open report →2,727 permits

Uptown

Median 3 days; 75% within 21 days.

Open report →2,131 permits

Washington Heights

Median 0 days; 75% within 9 days.

Open report →801 permits

Washington Park

Median 2 days; 75% within 29 days.

Open report →711 permits

West Elsdon

Median 1 day; 75% within 12 days.

Open report →2,378 permits

West Englewood

Median 1 day; 75% within 14 days.

Open report →1,357 permits

West Garfield Park

Median 1 day; 75% within 16 days.

Open report →1,393 permits

West Lawn

Median 1 day; 75% within 12 days.

Open report →1,961 permits

West Pullman

Median 1 day; 75% within 9 days.

Open report →2,695 permits

West Ridge

Median 2 days; 75% within 17 days.

Open report →7,607 permits

West Town

Median 4 days; 75% within 32 days.

Open report →2,225 permits

Woodlawn

Median 3 days; 75% within 27 days.

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