Signals / Event
Foundation Permit
in Chicago, IL
A permit or approval for constructing a building’s base, commonly associated with plans, excavation, concrete, and foundation work.
- LATEST YEAR
- 82
- 2026
- CHANGE
- -44%
- vs previous period
- PEAK
- 269
- 2017
- ALL TIME
- 3.6K
- 124 per 100k residents
Where else it is
All-time count by city.
- 01New York City, NY27K
- 02Philadelphia, PA23K
- 03Austin, TX22K
- 04San Francisco, CA21K
- 05Seattle, WA4.6K
- 06Chicago, IL3.6K
- 07Minneapolis, MN2.4K
Other events in Chicago
Things that happen: permits, collisions, crimes, inspections. All-time counts.
- 01Theft2.4M
- 02Battery1.6M
- 03Vandalism968K
- 04Narcotics794K
- 05Domestic Violence725K
- 06Weapons Violation677K
- 07Assault613K
- 08Burglary452K
- 09Vehicle Theft440K
- 10Robbery315K
- 11Electrical Permit271K
- 12Parked-Vehicle Collision247K
- 13Shoplifting240K
- 14Rear-End Accident232K
- 15Trespassing229K
- 16Sideswipe Accident181K
- 17Alteration Permit175K
- 18Criminal Threat171K
- 19Fraud165K
- 20Harassment160K
- 21Construction Permit145K
- 22Broadside Accident116K
- 23Following Too Closely Accident100K
- 24Identity Theft80K