Home repair permits in South Chicago
58 permits were pulled in South Chicago for masonry, roofs, porches, heating and windows in the 12 months to Oct. 24, 2026. South Chicago is on the Far Southeast Side.
| Trade | Permits | Typical area | Rank of 77 | Contractors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonry | 13 | 17 | 41st | 10 |
| Roof | 13 | 13 | 39th | 9 |
| Porch | 21 | 7 | 8th | 17 |
| Heating | 7 | 4 | 13th | 6 |
| Windows | 4 | 2 | 27th | 2 |
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 tuckpointing13 masonry permits in South Chicago · middle cost in Chicago $15,400
- Roofing13 roof permits in South Chicago · middle cost in Chicago $25,000
- Porch repair21 porch permits in South Chicago · middle cost in Chicago $12,500
- Boilers and heating7 heating permits in South Chicago · middle cost in Chicago $30,200
- Windows and doors4 window permits in South Chicago · 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.