Home repair permits in West Town
258 permits were pulled in West Town for masonry, roofs, porches, heating and windows in the 12 months to Oct. 24, 2026. West Town is on the West Side.
| Trade | Permits | Typical area | Rank of 77 | Contractors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonry | 124 | 17 | 2nd | 73 |
| Roof | 59 | 13 | 2nd | 33 |
| Porch | 40 | 7 | 1st | 12 |
| Heating | 16 | 4 | 6th | 12 |
| Windows | 19 | 2 | 3rd | 14 |
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 tuckpointing124 masonry permits in West Town · middle cost in Chicago $15,400
- Roofing59 roof permits in West Town · middle cost in Chicago $25,000
- Porch repair40 porch permits in West Town · middle cost in Chicago $12,500
- Boilers and heating16 heating permits in West Town · middle cost in Chicago $30,200
- Windows and doors19 window permits in West Town · 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.