Home repair permits in Uptown
97 permits were pulled in Uptown for masonry, roofs, porches, heating and windows in the 12 months to Oct. 24, 2026. Uptown is on the Far North Side.
| Trade | Permits | Typical area | Rank of 77 | Contractors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonry | 52 | 17 | 8th | 43 |
| Roof | 19 | 13 | 21st | 14 |
| Porch | 14 | 7 | 20th | 6 |
| Heating | 7 | 4 | 13th | 7 |
| Windows | 5 | 2 | 20th | 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 tuckpointing52 masonry permits in Uptown · middle cost in Chicago $15,400
- Roofing19 roof permits in Uptown · middle cost in Chicago $25,000
- Porch repair14 porch permits in Uptown · middle cost in Chicago $12,500
- Boilers and heating7 heating permits in Uptown · middle cost in Chicago $30,200
- Windows and doors5 window permits in Uptown · 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.