Home repair permits in South Shore
108 permits were pulled in South Shore for masonry, roofs, porches, heating and windows in the 12 months to Oct. 24, 2026. South Shore is on the South Side.
| Trade | Permits | Typical area | Rank of 77 | Contractors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonry | 46 | 17 | 13th | 34 |
| Roof | 24 | 13 | 17th | 18 |
| Porch | 24 | 7 | 6th | 13 |
| Heating | 9 | 4 | 10th | 8 |
| Windows | 5 | 2 | 20th | 3 |
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 tuckpointing46 masonry permits in South Shore · middle cost in Chicago $15,400
- Roofing24 roof permits in South Shore · middle cost in Chicago $25,000
- Porch repair24 porch permits in South Shore · middle cost in Chicago $12,500
- Boilers and heating9 heating permits in South Shore · middle cost in Chicago $30,200
- Windows and doors5 window permits in South Shore · 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.