CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY has filed 222 building permits in Chicago since 2006, closing 94% of 191 rated permits. 23 permits remain open. Primarily files building permits. 5.8 points below the city median of 100.0%. Busiest year: 2025 with 34 permits.
94%
204
Construction Permits
222 total
23
Currently Open
191
Rate-Eligible
permits > 1yr old
2006–2026
Years Active
Closure rate based on permits older than 1 year. "Issued" and "Stop Work" statuses are excluded.
Project Financials
$1173.9M
Total Declared Value
$5.8M
Avg per Permit
$100.0M
Largest Project
Based on 204 of 204 construction permits with declared valuation data.
Performance by Permit Type
Building125 rated
91.2% closed vs 94% median, 3.0 points lower
Demolition64 rated
100.0% closed vs 100% median
Electrical2 rated
100.0% closed vs 100% median
Median based on all applicants with 20+ rated permits in each category. Only permits older than 1 year are rated.
Year-by-Year Summary
2026(YTD)
—
Open10
Closed1
Too early to rate — permits need 1 year to mature
2025
100.0%
Open2
Closed32
32 closed / 32 rated
2024
100.0%
Open0
Closed2
2 closed / 2 rated
2023
57.1%
Open3
Closed4
4 closed / 7 rated
2022
50.0%
Open3
Closed3
3 closed / 6 rated
2021
50.0%
Open3
Closed3
3 closed / 6 rated
2020
83.3%
Open1
Closed5
5 closed / 6 rated
2019
100.0%
Open0
Closed2
2 closed / 2 rated
2018
100.0%
Open0
Closed24
24 closed / 24 rated
2017
100.0%
Open0
Closed8
8 closed / 8 rated
2016
100.0%
Open0
Closed3
3 closed / 3 rated
2015
100.0%
Open0
Closed7
7 closed / 7 rated
2014
100.0%
Open0
Closed6
6 closed / 6 rated
2013
100.0%
Open0
Closed2
2 closed / 2 rated
2012
100.0%
Open0
Closed3
3 closed / 3 rated
2011
100.0%
Open0
Closed5
5 closed / 5 rated
2010
100.0%
Open0
Closed9
9 closed / 9 rated
2009
100.0%
Open0
Closed3
3 closed / 3 rated
2008
100.0%
Open0
Closed8
8 closed / 8 rated
2007
94.7%
Open1
Closed18
18 closed / 19 rated
2006
100.0%
Open0
Closed33
33 closed / 33 rated
All Permits
222 permits
| Status | Permit # | Address | Issued▼ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | B200476496 | Other Work | 11414 S PERRY AVE, Chicago | Jul 22, 2026<1yr | — | $82,000 |
| Closed | B200477453 | Administrative Change | 351 N AUSTIN BLVD, Chicago | Jul 7, 2026<1yr | — | — |
| Open | B200466481 | Electrical Work | 4809 N BROADWAY, Chicago | Apr 23, 2026<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Open | B200466574 | Electrical Work | 1124 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago | Apr 20, 2026<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Open | B200466567 | Electrical Work | 1123 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago | Apr 20, 2026<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Open | B200466551 | Electrical Work | 1119 W BERWYN AVE, Chicago | Apr 17, 2026<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Open | B200466578 | Electrical Work | 5733 N BROADWAY, Chicago | Apr 17, 2026<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Open | B200466554 | Electrical Work | 1111 W BALMORAL AVE, Chicago | Apr 17, 2026<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Open | B200466491 | Electrical Work | 1124 W AINSLIE ST, Chicago | Apr 16, 2026<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Open | B200466558 | Electrical Work | 1122 W BALMORAL AVE, Chicago | Apr 16, 2026<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Open | B200466520 | Electrical Work | 1125 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago | Apr 16, 2026<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Open | B200466493 | Electrical Work | 1124 W ARGYLE ST, Chicago | Apr 16, 2026<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Closed | B101079085 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 363 W 107TH ST, Chicago | Feb 13, 2026<1yr | — | $18,000 |
| Open | 101073328 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 11203 S CORLISS AVE, Chicago | Dec 9, 2025<1yr | — | $500,000 |
| Open | 101064113 | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | 349 N PULASKI RD, Chicago | Oct 7, 2025<1yr | — | $100,000,000 |
| Open | B200414510 | Storm Water Management Plan | 349 N PULASKI RD, Chicago | Aug 18, 2025 | — | — |
| Closed | B101065407 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 344 W 111TH PL, Chicago | Aug 5, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101065404 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 312 W 113TH ST, Chicago | Jul 23, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101065401 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 307 W 113TH ST, Chicago | Jul 21, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101065408 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 412 W 103RD PL, Chicago | Jul 21, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101065405 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 320 W 113TH ST, Chicago | Jul 21, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101065411 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 17 W 115TH ST, Chicago | Jul 21, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101065403 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 310 W 113TH ST, Chicago | Jul 21, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101065414 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 163 E 116TH ST, Chicago | Jul 21, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101065415 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 165 E 116TH ST, Chicago | Jun 20, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101065413 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 159 E 116TH ST, Chicago | Jun 20, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101063672 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 11626 S PRAIRIE AVE, Chicago | Jun 20, 2025 | — | $35,900 |
| Closed | B101065409 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 11330 S YALE AVE, Chicago | Jun 20, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101065406 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 340 W 111TH PL, Chicago | Jun 20, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B200427164 | Other Work | 11626 S PRAIRIE AVE, Chicago | May 28, 2025 | — | $2,500 |
| Closed | B101063700 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 11632 S PRAIRIE AVE, Chicago | May 13, 2025 | — | $41,500 |
| Closed | B101063705 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 155 E 116TH ST, Chicago | May 13, 2025 | — | $39,100 |
| Closed | B101063703 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 153 E 116TH ST, Chicago | May 13, 2025 | — | $39,100 |
| Closed | B101063702 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 151 E 116TH ST, Chicago | May 13, 2025 | — | $39,100 |
| Closed | B101063631 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 11624 S PRAIRIE AVE, Chicago | May 13, 2025 | — | $46,300 |
| Closed | B101063708 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 354 E 118TH ST, Chicago | May 13, 2025 | — | $52,700 |
| Closed | B101063701 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 11634 S PRAIRIE AVE, Chicago | May 13, 2025 | — | $42,900 |
| Closed | B101063706 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 157 E 116TH ST, Chicago | May 13, 2025 | — | $40,000 |
| Closed | B101063699 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 11630 S PRAIRIE AVE, Chicago | May 13, 2025 | — | $33,500 |
| Closed | B101063707 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 40 W 115TH ST, Chicago | May 13, 2025 | — | $41,000 |
| Closed | B101063269 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 11319 S PRINCETON AVE, Chicago | Apr 29, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101063270 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 23 W 115TH ST, Chicago | Apr 29, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101063272 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 11327 S PRINCETON AVE, Chicago | Apr 29, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101062498 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 316 W 113TH ST, Chicago | Apr 8, 2025 | — | $15,875 |
| Closed | B101062500 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 409 W 103RD ST, Chicago | Apr 8, 2025 | — | $15,875 |
| Closed | B101062499 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 354 W 109TH ST, Chicago | Apr 8, 2025 | — | $15,875 |
| Closed | B101062495 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 303 W 113TH ST, Chicago | Apr 7, 2025 | — | $15,875 |
| Closed | B101063271 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 11321 S PRINCETON AVE, Chicago | Mar 27, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B101063268 | PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION | 11326 S YALE AVE, Chicago | Mar 27, 2025 | — | $10,000 |
| Closed | B200404201 | Monthly Maintenance Permit | 567 W LAKE ST, Chicago | Oct 31, 2024 | — | — |
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