City building permits · Jun 2026
Chicago Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Chicago, Illinois — 67 units in Jun 2026, 3,073 over the last 12 months — latest month -89.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 19.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 3.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 46 | 68.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 9.0% |
| All units | 67 | 100% |
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Chicago building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Chicago, Illinois?+
67 new residential units were authorized in Chicago in Jun 2026, and 3,073 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Chicago permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 13 single-family and 6 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 80.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Chicago's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.