Home repair permits in Austin
170 permits were pulled in Austin for masonry, roofs, porches, heating and windows in the 12 months to Oct. 24, 2026. Austin is on the West Side.
| Trade | Permits | Typical area | Rank of 77 | Contractors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonry | 52 | 17 | 8th | 32 |
| Roof | 61 | 13 | 1st | 29 |
| Porch | 32 | 7 | 3rd | 20 |
| Heating | 12 | 4 | 7th | 10 |
| Windows | 13 | 2 | 4th | 7 |
Typical area: the middle of Chicago’s 77 community areas. Source: City of Chicago, Building Permits and the licensed contractors register, read Oct. 24, 2026.
Repair guides
- Masonry and tuckpointing52 masonry permits in Austin · middle cost in Chicago $15,400
- Roofing61 roof permits in Austin · middle cost in Chicago $25,000
- Porch repair32 porch permits in Austin · middle cost in Chicago $12,500
- Boilers and heating12 heating permits in Austin · middle cost in Chicago $30,200
- Windows and doors13 window permits in Austin · middle cost in Chicago $11,800
Repairs by kind of building
Two-flat, Greystone, Three-flat, Courtyard building, Bungalow, Workers’ cottage, Frame two-flat, Raised ranch.