Permit directory
Processing times by permit type
Compare median, 75th percentile, and 90th percentile Chicago processing times for every major building permit type.
9 permit types
91,329 permits
Express Permit Program
Median 1 day; 75% within 8 days.
Open report →36,906 permitsRenovation & Alteration
Median 28 days; 75% within 85 days.
Open report →33,486 permitsEasy Permit Process
Median 0 days; 75% within 1 day.
Open report →13,362 permitsSigns
Median 23 days; 75% within 61 days.
Open report →8,073 permitsNew Construction
Median 27 days; 75% within 92 days.
Open report →6,546 permitsElevator Equipment
Median 0 days; 75% within 0 days.
Open report →4,023 permitsWrecking & Demolition
Median 0 days; 75% within 55 days.
Open report →1,775 permitsReinstated Permit
Median 0 days; 75% within 0 days.
Open report →1,019 permitsScaffolding
Median 0 days; 75% within 0 days.
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