ZIP code × permit type
New Construction permits in ZIP 60642
The median new construction permit wait in ZIP 60642 was 32 days, based on 140 issued records.
Records checked1402021–Sep. 15, 2026
The short answer
Typical wait32 daysmedian issued permit
Usually within120 days75% of records
Long-wait edge250 days90% of records
Evidence140issued 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 | 26 | 0.5 days | 74 days | 189 days |
| 2022 | 43 | 0 days | 28 days | 76 days |
| 2023 | 20 | 68 days | 144 days | 185 days |
| 2024 | 21 | 65 days | 243 days | 410 days |
| 2025 | 18 | 118 days | 368 days | 420 days |
| 2026* | 12 | 104 days | 214 days | 224 days |
*2026 is partial through Sep. 15. Year labels use the permit issue date, not the application date.
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