Chicago · building permits · 2026-W39
New excavation permits in Chicago — week of September 21, 2026
Every matching building permit the City of Chicago issued from 2026-09-21 to 2026-09-27, read from the City’s own dataset ydr8-5enu and re-read daily. Filter: Any permit whose work description mentions excavation, caissons, or shoring. 245 in the year to 2026-07-01 — a thin trade, so quiet weeks are common.
excavation permits issued this week
4
Combined reported cost
$209,884
where the permit reports one
Permits reporting a cost
4
Measured 2026-10-28 · City of Chicago dataset ydr8-5enu
| Issued | Address | Permit type | Reported cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 1515 N ASTOR ST | PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM | $59,100 | B200511161 |
| 2026-09-23 | 6219 S WASHTENAW AVE | PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM | $9,500 | B200512312 |
| 2026-09-22 | 6811 S LOOMIS BLVD | PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM | $21,284 | B200512816 |
| 2026-09-21 | 2525 W LELAND AVE | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | $120,000 | 101077578 |
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