ZIP code × permit type
New Construction permits in ZIP 60638
The median new construction permit wait in ZIP 60638 was 50 days, based on 38 issued records.
Records checked382021–Sep. 15, 2026
The short answer
Typical wait50 daysmedian issued permit
Usually within135 days75% of records
Long-wait edge328 days90% of records
Evidence38issued 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 51 days | 157 days | 259 days |
*2026 is partial through Sep. 15. Year labels use the permit issue date, not the application date.
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