Home repair permits in Near West Side
135 permits were pulled in Near West Side for masonry, roofs, porches, heating and windows in the 12 months to Oct. 24, 2026. Near West Side is on the West Side.
| Trade | Permits | Typical area | Rank of 77 | Contractors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonry | 52 | 17 | 8th | 44 |
| Roof | 30 | 13 | 11th | 22 |
| Porch | 14 | 7 | 20th | 6 |
| Heating | 30 | 4 | 2nd | 21 |
| Windows | 9 | 2 | 6th | 9 |
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 Near West Side · middle cost in Chicago $15,400
- Roofing30 roof permits in Near West Side · middle cost in Chicago $25,000
- Porch repair14 porch permits in Near West Side · middle cost in Chicago $12,500
- Boilers and heating30 heating permits in Near West Side · middle cost in Chicago $30,200
- Windows and doors9 window permits in Near West Side · 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.