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Building permits in West Elsdon, Chicago

See what’s being permitted in West Elsdon. Explore recent activity and the trades involved before researching a project.

6issued in the last 30 days
20issued in the last 90 days

Data last updated Nov 3, 7:01 AM Chicago time. Newest permit issued Nov 1, 2026. Source: City of Chicago building permits.

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RECENT ACTIVITY

Most recent permits

A preview of published records. Reported costs are declared by applicants; a permit does not confirm available work.

  • General buildingPermit – express permit program · West Elsdon$5,500 · Nov 1, 2026
  • RoofingPermit – express permit program · West Elsdon$19,000 · Oct 27, 2026
  • General buildingPermit – express permit program · West Elsdon$4,500 · Oct 22, 2026
  • SolarRenovation/alteration · West Elsdon$1,007,979 · Oct 20, 2026
  • General buildingPermit – express permit program · West Elsdon$6,000 · Oct 14, 2026
  • ElectricalPermit – express permit program · West Elsdon$6,465 · Oct 14, 2026
  • HVACRenovation/alteration · West Elsdon$68,000 · Sep 29, 2026
  • PlumbingRenovation/alteration · West Elsdon$20,000 · Sep 25, 2026

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Permits by trade, last 30 days

A permit can involve more than one trade. Trade links open activity across all of Chicago.

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West Elsdon: permits per month by trade, last 12 full months
West Elsdon: permits per month by trade, last 12 full months
MonthGeneral buildingElectricalSolarPlumbing
2025-112100
2025-123470
2026-014101
2026-023222
2026-036200
2026-046000
2026-057302
2026-063000
2026-071212
2026-086000
2026-091313
2026-102110

Permit types, last 30 days

  • Permit – express permit program5

    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/alteration1

    Changes to an existing building. Work that needs architectural plans goes through the city’s Standard Plan Review.

Permit types come from city records. Explanations are based on the City of Chicago Department of Buildings permit pages.