Chicago · building permits · month 2026-04
How many demolition permits did Chicago issue in April 2026?
41. That is every matching building permit the City issued from 2026-04-01 to 2026-04-30, counted in the City’s own dataset ydr8-5enu and re-read hourly. Filter: City permit type “PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION”.
demolition permits issued in April 2026
41
Combined reported cost
$2,579,230
where the permit reports one
Permits reporting a cost
41
Largest single permit
$650,000
highest reported cost this month
Window 2026-04-01 to 2026-04-30 · measured 2026-07-31 · City of Chicago dataset ydr8-5enu
| Issued | Address | Permit type | Reported cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | 5044 W HARRISON ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $650,000 | 101077243 |
| 2026-04-15 | 421 W MELROSE ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $536,905 | 101075517 |
| 2026-04-20 | 1114 W GRACE ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $175,000 | 101076814 |
| 2026-04-14 | 3710 S WESTERN AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $137,000 | 101081748 |
| 2026-04-20 | 1114 W GRACE ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $125,000 | 101076815 |
| 2026-04-21 | 2540 S WABASH AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $76,500 | 101074513 |
| 2026-04-20 | 1114 W GRACE ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $75,000 | 101076817 |
| 2026-04-22 | 1740 N SHEFFIELD AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $67,500 | 101079189 |
| 2026-04-22 | 5657 N BROADWAY | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $50,000 | 101081049 |
| 2026-04-08 | 1642 N BESLY CT | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $50,000 | 101079762 |
| 2026-04-28 | 3042 W 51ST ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $38,000 | 101077964 |
| 2026-04-20 | 3039 N KENMORE AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $33,950 | 101076761 |
| 2026-04-14 | 6106 S HONORE ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $30,880 | 101061859 |
| 2026-04-22 | 2249 W BELMONT AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $30,000 | 101077851 |
| 2026-04-22 | 2249 W BELMONT AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $30,000 | 101077850 |
| 2026-04-08 | 2171 N ROCKWELL ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $30,000 | 101077225 |
| 2026-04-29 | 720 N ELIZABETH ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $28,900 | 101080350 |
| 2026-04-13 | 1538 S HOMAN AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $25,830 | 101062594 |
| 2026-04-24 | 8701 S MACKINAW AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $25,450 | 101080020 |
| 2026-04-23 | 3604 N SOUTHPORT AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $23,250 | 101080672 |
| 2026-04-01 | 6544 S LAFLIN ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $22,800 | 101077852 |
| 2026-04-14 | 1713 W 71ST ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $22,480 | 101062812 |
| 2026-04-27 | 1947 W DICKENS AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $21,000 | 101081068 |
| 2026-04-24 | 1444 W BARRY AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $20,000 | 101080747 |
| 2026-04-24 | 2701 N PULASKI RD | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $20,000 | 101081102 |
| 2026-04-23 | 1480 W HURON ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $20,000 | 101077879 |
| 2026-04-20 | 1030 W OAKDALE AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $20,000 | 101081188 |
| 2026-04-08 | 3826 N HAMLIN AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $20,000 | 101076307 |
| 2026-04-06 | 1811 W SUPERIOR ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $18,660 | 101079061 |
| 2026-04-21 | 1809 W 21ST ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $18,500 | 101079395 |
| 2026-04-23 | 6415 S JUSTINE ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $18,200 | 101077833 |
| 2026-04-06 | 4652 N MAGNOLIA AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $17,000 | 101079791 |
| 2026-04-23 | 1948 N DAMEN AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $16,550 | 101080187 |
| 2026-04-21 | 3816 N BELL AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $14,000 | 101080183 |
| 2026-04-08 | 2032 W RACE AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $12,775 | 101077928 |
| 2026-04-09 | 3122 W LYNDALE ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $11,950 | 101079640 |
| 2026-04-20 | 4317 N KEDVALE AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $10,000 | 101078721 |
| 2026-04-15 | 3812 N OAKLEY AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $10,000 | 101079868 |
| 2026-04-10 | 4326 W SCHOOL ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $10,000 | 101079900 |
| 2026-04-29 | 11557 S PRINCETON AVE | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $9,400 | 101079834 |
| 2026-04-28 | 1601 W SUPERIOR ST | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | $6,750 | 101081486 |
April 2026 · week by week
Each week below holds every matching permit for its seven days, not just the largest. ISO weeks, so the first and last may reach a few days outside April 2026.
April 2026 · other trades
Permit Signal
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