Building permits in Albany Park, Chicago
See what’s being permitted in Albany Park. Explore recent activity and the trades involved before researching a project.
Data last updated Nov 3, 7:01 AM Chicago time. Newest permit issued Oct 30, 2026. Source: City of Chicago building permits.
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Most recent permits
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- RoofingPermit – express permit program · Albany Park$161,888 · Oct 30, 2026
- General buildingPermit – express permit program · Albany Park$16,215 · Oct 30, 2026
- General buildingPermit – express permit program · Albany Park$22,320 · Oct 30, 2026
- General buildingPermit – express permit program · Albany Park$11,000 · Oct 28, 2026
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · Albany Park$3,500 · Oct 27, 2026
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · Albany Park$1,000 · Oct 26, 2026
- General buildingPermit – express permit program · Albany Park$37,500 · Oct 26, 2026
- General buildingPermit – express permit program · Albany Park$18,000 · Oct 26, 2026
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Permits by trade, last 30 days
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Explore permit types and historical activity
| Month | General building | Electrical | Plumbing | Fencing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025-12 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-02 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 2026-05 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026-06 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026-07 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 2026-08 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| 2026-09 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 3 |
| 2026-10 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Permit types, last 30 days
- Permit – express permit program16
Repairs and small jobs filed through the city’s online Express Permit Program, such as reroofing, porch repair, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, window and door replacement and small solar systems. It replaced the paper Easy Permit Process in November 2023.
- Renovation/alteration3
Changes to an existing building. Work that needs architectural plans goes through the city’s Standard Plan Review.
- Elevator equipment2
Installing or repairing an elevator, escalator or similar equipment.
- New construction1
- Reinstate revoked pmt1
Permit types come from city records. Explanations are based on the City of Chicago Department of Buildings permit pages.