Residential demolition permits in Chicago, IL
33 residential demolition permits issued by Chicago, the 8 weeks ending Oct 16, 2026. Oct 16, 2026 is the latest issue date the source has published.
Quick answer. In the 8 weeks ending Oct 16, 2026, 33 residential demolition permits were issued in Chicago, IL, according to public records from Chicago. The busiest ZIP codes were 60618 (3 permits), 60621 (3 permits), 60644 (2 permits). The median declared value was $22,900 across 32 permits that list one. The latest permit date published is Oct 16, 2026.
What a demolition permit means in Chicago
A residential demolition permit is a house or structure coming down, usually before a rebuild. For a demolition contractor or hauler it's a site that will need clearing; for builders, a lot being redeveloped.
In Chicago, permits were issued on 16 different days in the window; the most recent were Oct 15, 2026, Oct 14, 2026, Oct 13, 2026. The busiest ZIPs were 60618 (3), 60621 (3), 60644 (2).
By residential demolition permit count, Chicago ranks #9 of the 31 demolition pages on this site.
- Haulers: reach the site before demo starts.
- Builders: track lots being cleared.
- Watch which ZIPs are redeveloping fastest.
Other work on the same permits
Share of these 33 permits whose type or description also matches another trade. These are the follow-on and partner trades on Chicago jobs.
- new construction: 1 permits (3%)
Weekly trend
Permits per 7-day period, ending Oct 16, 2026. n/c = not collected yet (before our pipeline started pulling this source). It is not zero. Striped bars are partly collected weeks.
Top permit types
| Permit type / subtype | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION / DEMOLITION PERMIT | 32 | 97% |
| PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION / SELF CERT | 1 | 3% |
Busiest ZIP codes
| ZIP | Permits | Share | 8-wk avg / week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60618 | 3 | 9% | 1.25 |
| 60621 | 3 | 9% | 1.00 |
| 60644 | 2 | 6% | 0.25 |
| 60628 | 2 | 6% | 0.88 |
| 60622 | 2 | 6% | 0.38 |
8-wk avg / week is the trailing 8-week weekly average we quote in coverage checks for that ZIP and trade. It counts every source in the ZIP and includes permits with unknown use, so it can be higher than this page's residential count. 1 permit on this page has no ZIP in the source.
Type stated in the permit
| Type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| whole structure | 33 | 100% |
| garage / accessory | 17 | 52% |
Parsed from the permit's own type and work text. A permit can state more than one; many state none.
Sample rows
Anonymized: street address, permit number and any names removed. Subscribers get the full row with address, permit number and source link.
| Issued | ZIP | Permit type | Scope | Type | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 60637 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION / DEMOLITION PERMIT | demolition | whole structure | $176,000 |
| 2026-10-14 | 60621 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION / DEMOLITION PERMIT | demolition | whole structure | $20,900 |
| 2026-10-07 | 60608 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION / DEMOLITION PERMIT | demolition | whole structure; garage / accessory | $20,000 |
| 2026-10-02 | 60631 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION / DEMOLITION PERMIT | demolition | whole structure; garage / accessory | $6,500 |
| 2026-09-24 | 60607 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION / DEMOLITION PERMIT | demolition | whole structure; garage / accessory | $20,000 |
| 2026-09-21 | 60639 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION / DEMOLITION PERMIT | demolition | whole structure | $55,000 |
Source
- Chicago: Permit records on data.cityofchicago.org (dataset ydr8-5enu), published by Chicago. Source dataset. Collected window(s): Aug 22, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Last pulled Oct 18, 2026.
Metric: Residential = the source marks the permit's use as residential (permits with commercial or unknown use are not counted). Demolition = the permit's type or work description matches the Curbside Signal demolition rules. Counts exclude void or cancelled permits. Dates are the jurisdiction's permit issue date. Records are deduplicated on source and permit number. How we count. Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro: every trade × city page there.
The honest limit. A permit usually means the job is already sold. We say that up front. The value is what happens around it:
- Neighbor marketing around active jobs: same-age houses on the same street.
- Cross-trade follow-on demand: new roof → solar, gutters, insulation; remodel → HVAC, electrical, landscaping, pool; new build → pest, security, landscaping.
- Competitor intelligence: which contractors pull permits where (where the jurisdiction publishes it), and who to recruit as subs.
- Early-stage projects for commercial trades and GC subs.
Follow-on: Demolition leads to new construction, foundation and utility work.
Other trades in Chicago, IL
Residential permits in the same window, by trade.
Questions
How many residential demolition permits were issued in Chicago, IL recently?
33 residential demolition permits in the public records we pulled, the 8 weeks ending Oct 16, 2026. Source: Chicago.
Which Chicago ZIP codes have the most demolition permits?
60618 (3 permits), 60621 (3 permits), 60644 (2 permits), by residential demolition permit count the 8 weeks ending Oct 16, 2026. 21 ZIP codes had at least one permit.
What is the median declared value of a residential demolition permit in Chicago?
$22,900, across 32 permits that list a valuation. Declared values are what the applicant stated on the permit, not the contract price.
How do I get the Chicago demolition permit list, and what does it cost?
Request a free sample for your ZIPs first. ZIP Pack is $29/mo for one trade and up to 5 ZIPs every Monday; Metro Feed is $99/mo for a whole metro and up to 3 trades, with daily alerts. Guarantee on every package: If a weekly file is late or missing, that month is free. If a month delivers under half the 8-week average permit count for your ZIPs and trade, the next month is free.
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