Chicago · building permits · month 2026-10
How many construction permits did Chicago issue in October 2026?
145. That is every matching building permit the City issued from 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-31, counted in the City’s own dataset ydr8-5enu and re-read daily. Filter: City permit type “PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION”.
October 2026 is still running — this total climbs as the City files.
construction permits issued in October 2026
145
Combined reported cost
$348,196,166
where the permit reports one
Permits reporting a cost
145
Largest single permit
$112,000,000
highest reported cost this month
Window 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-31 · measured 2026-10-28 · City of Chicago dataset ydr8-5enu
| Issued | Address | Permit type | Reported cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 1022 W JACKSON BLVD | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $112,000,000 | 101082881 |
| 2026-10-20 | 1331 S WELLS ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $94,000,000 | 101084000 |
| 2026-10-09 | 8332 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $25,000,000 | 101081192 |
| 2026-10-16 | 705 W CHICAGO AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $22,600,000 | 101078267 |
| 2026-10-05 | 315 S JEFFERSON ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $19,000,000 | 101081111 |
| 2026-10-01 | 10000 W OHARE ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $5,700,000 | 101079761 |
| 2026-10-22 | 1014 N SPAULDING AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $5,228,360 | 101087126 |
| 2026-10-13 | 1137 W ALTGELD ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $2,200,000 | 101084412 |
| 2026-10-07 | 2353 W BYRON ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $2,182,930 | 101087238 |
| 2026-10-20 | 1004 W HUBBARD ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $2,000,000 | 101080040 |
| 2026-10-14 | 1859 N BURLING ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $2,000,000 | 101084680 |
| 2026-10-07 | 8000 S LAKE SHORE DR | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,923,323 | 101079464 |
| 2026-10-26 | 1414 N ELK GROVE AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,883,700 | 101086839 |
| 2026-10-08 | 3040 N LINCOLN AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,500,000 | 101085393 |
| 2026-10-13 | 3114 W WALLEN AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,360,000 | 101087225 |
| 2026-10-02 | 1846 N DAMEN AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,300,000 | 101085903 |
| 2026-10-16 | 3239 W AINSLIE ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,250,000 | 101080517 |
| 2026-10-13 | 4841 N KENMORE AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,247,250 | 101087506 |
| 2026-10-13 | 3048 W WALLEN AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,240,000 | 101087222 |
| 2026-10-27 | 1211 W CORNELIA AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,200,000 | 101087927 |
| 2026-10-19 | 447 E 42ND PL | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,200,000 | 101084928 |
| 2026-10-16 | 3410 S ASHLAND AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,200,000 | 101088986 |
| 2026-10-13 | 445 E 42ND PL | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,200,000 | 101084924 |
| 2026-10-01 | 4509 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,200,000 | 101078806 |
| 2026-10-15 | 1530 W HASTINGS ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $1,000,000 | 101089523 |
| 2026-10-13 | 3050 W WALLEN AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $978,000 | 101087223 |
| 2026-10-13 | 3110 W WALLEN AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $978,000 | 101087102 |
| 2026-10-27 | 1022 N CALIFORNIA AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $950,000 | 101081084 |
| 2026-10-13 | 2150 W CHICAGO AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $950,000 | 101076948 |
| 2026-10-02 | 2459 W BERTEAU AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $950,000 | 101086321 |
| 2026-10-06 | 5044 W CHICAGO AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $900,000 | 101081206 |
| 2026-10-13 | 2211 W CERMAK RD | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $880,000 | 101067744 |
| 2026-10-01 | 1738 N WOLCOTT AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $877,800 | 101088102 |
| 2026-10-21 | 1218 W GEORGE ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $850,000 | 101086414 |
| 2026-10-26 | 3337 W WALNUT ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $800,000 | 101080257 |
| 2026-10-26 | 3333 W WALNUT ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $800,000 | 101080252 |
| 2026-10-22 | 1058 E 93RD PL | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $800,000 | 101083232 |
| 2026-10-14 | 3844 N HERMITAGE AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $800,000 | 101087973 |
| 2026-10-06 | 3445 N OAKLEY AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $800,000 | 101087547 |
| 2026-10-19 | 1030 W OAKDALE AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $750,000 | 101088191 |
| 2026-10-02 | 3832 N LAKEWOOD AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $745,000 | 101081577 |
| 2026-10-26 | 500 S CENTRAL AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $700,400 | 101078029 |
| 2026-10-14 | 5715 S CALUMET AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $700,000 | 101086686 |
| 2026-10-07 | 5717 S CALUMET AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $700,000 | 101086680 |
| 2026-10-20 | 6550 S MINERVA AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $650,000 | 101088671 |
| 2026-10-20 | 1447 S ASHLAND AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $644,901 | 101060432 |
| 2026-10-26 | 948 N MASSASOIT AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $625,000 | 101077877 |
| 2026-10-23 | 1653 W WOLFRAM ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $625,000 | 101087621 |
| 2026-10-15 | 6156 S CHAMPLAIN AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $600,000 | 101088733 |
| 2026-10-27 | 1839 S FAIRFIELD AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $550,000 | 101085580 |
| 2026-10-27 | 3119 W POLK ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $550,000 | 101088728 |
| 2026-10-08 | 1314 S FAIRFIELD AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $550,000 | 101085387 |
| 2026-10-27 | 3217 S ARCHER AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $500,000 | 101080688 |
| 2026-10-21 | 5705 S WABASH AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $500,000 | 101087545 |
| 2026-10-21 | 5707 S WABASH AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $500,000 | 101087550 |
| 2026-10-16 | 5011 W BYRON ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $500,000 | 101084634 |
| 2026-10-09 | 2625 W PERSHING RD | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $500,000 | 101081916 |
| 2026-10-08 | 1419 S CHRISTIANA AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $500,000 | 101086428 |
| 2026-10-02 | 3035 N SPAULDING AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $500,000 | 101087902 |
| 2026-10-22 | 919 S BELL AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $499,000 | 101084305 |
| 2026-10-01 | 6818 W HOBART AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $490,000 | 101087675 |
| 2026-10-14 | 2170 N ROCKWELL ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $488,000 | 101084155 |
| 2026-10-26 | 4207 W FIFTH AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $450,000 | 101079767 |
| 2026-10-23 | 2418 W WARNER AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $450,000 | 101088685 |
| 2026-10-20 | 6413 S EBERHART AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $450,000 | 101082865 |
| 2026-10-07 | 4757 S MICHIGAN AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $450,000 | 101082143 |
| 2026-10-26 | 6451 S ST LAWRENCE AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $420,000 | 101084296 |
| 2026-10-14 | 6449 S ST LAWRENCE AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $420,000 | 101084295 |
| 2026-10-22 | 1536 S CENTRAL PARK AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $400,000 | 101086103 |
| 2026-10-16 | 4904 W AUGUSTA BLVD | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $400,000 | 101085441 |
| 2026-10-08 | 4902 W AUGUSTA BLVD | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $400,000 | 101085439 |
| 2026-10-26 | 1321 W OHIO ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $375,000 | 101082397 |
| 2026-10-26 | 7350 N OCTAVIA AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $375,000 | 101085599 |
| 2026-10-26 | 1323 W OHIO ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $375,000 | 101082398 |
| 2026-10-23 | 4927 W WARWICK AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $375,000 | 101088344 |
| 2026-10-21 | 1325 W OHIO ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $375,000 | 101082399 |
| 2026-10-15 | 1315 W OHIO ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $375,000 | 101082394 |
| 2026-10-15 | 1319 W OHIO ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $375,000 | 101082396 |
| 2026-10-14 | 1327 W OHIO ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $375,000 | 101082401 |
| 2026-10-07 | 5638 N FRANCISCO AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $375,000 | 101085858 |
| 2026-10-23 | 2141 N ROCKWELL ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $350,000 | 101085460 |
| 2026-10-22 | 1058 N AVERS AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $350,000 | 101088056 |
| 2026-10-06 | 11202 S CHRISTIANA AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $350,000 | 101084578 |
| 2026-10-27 | 7222 N OAKLEY AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $300,000 | 101088958 |
| 2026-10-26 | 3423 W 38TH ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $300,000 | 101081803 |
| 2026-10-20 | 2837 W CONGRESS PKWY | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $300,000 | 101083583 |
| 2026-10-15 | 2919 W 36TH ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $260,000 | 101084891 |
| 2026-10-22 | 4434 S LECLAIRE AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $250,000 | 101081948 |
| 2026-10-15 | 7226 N OAKLEY AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $250,000 | 101088972 |
| 2026-10-22 | 5821 N PAULINA ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $200,000 | 101087536 |
| 2026-10-06 | 619 W 48TH ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $200,000 | 101083840 |
| 2026-10-14 | 4912 N HOYNE AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $180,000 | 101085865 |
| 2026-10-05 | 6145 S GREENWOOD AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $175,000 | 101074228 |
| 2026-10-16 | 2036 W MELROSE ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $145,000 | 101079979 |
| 2026-10-23 | 4922 N SHERIDAN RD | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $100,000 | 101085492 |
| 2026-10-05 | 2800 S ASHLAND AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $100,000 | 101087804 |
| 2026-10-01 | 6037 S NAGLE AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $85,000 | 101085766 |
| 2026-10-26 | 4006 N SHERIDAN RD | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $80,000 | 101089073 |
| 2026-10-07 | 7 W ELM ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $80,000 | 101088710 |
| 2026-10-22 | 6504 S WESTERN AVE | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $75,000 | 101088416 |
October 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 October 2026.
October 2026 · other trades
Permit Signal
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