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Wrecking & Demolition permits in Avondale
The typical wrecking & demolition permit issued in Avondale took 0 days. The 75th-percentile wait was 38 days.
Records checked552021–Sep. 15, 2026
The short answer
Typical wait0 daysmedian issued permit
Usually within38 days75% of records
Long-wait edge98 days90% of records
Evidence55issued permits
Not enough records for a year-over-year comparison.
How the waits are distributed
Median is only the middle. This shows how often issued permits fell into each elapsed-time band.
Change over time
Annual permit timing
| Issue year | Records | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | 46 days | 87 days | 98 days |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 days | 0 days | 106 days |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
*2026 is partial through Sep. 15. Year labels use the permit issue date, not the application date.
Context
Wrecking & Demolition timing in comparable community areas
| Report | Median | 75% within | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Park | 0 days | 67 days | 28 |
| Auburn Gresham | 0 days | 28 days | 44 |
| Austin | 0 days | 50 days | 88 |
| Avondale | 0 days | 38 days | 55 |
| Bridgeport | 0 days | 50 days | 63 |
| Chicago Lawn | 0 days | 0 days | 33 |
| East Garfield Park | 0 days | 43 days | 33 |
| Edgewater | 0 days | 49 days | 49 |