Chicago · building permits · month 2008-07
How many excavation permits did Chicago issue in July 2008?
3. That is every matching building permit the City issued from 2008-07-01 to 2008-07-31, counted in the City’s own dataset ydr8-5enu and re-read daily. Filter: Any permit whose work description mentions excavation, caissons, or shoring. 245 in the year to 2026-07-01 — a thin trade, so quiet weeks are common.
excavation permits issued in July 2008
3
Combined reported cost
$12,021,690
where the permit reports one
Permits reporting a cost
3
Largest single permit
$12,000,000
highest reported cost this month
Window 2008-07-01 to 2008-07-31 · measured 2026-08-08 · City of Chicago dataset ydr8-5enu
| Issued | Address | Permit type | Reported cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-17 | 1620 W HARRISON ST | PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION | $12,000,000 | 100248041 |
| 2008-07-31 | 8751 S WINCHESTER AVE | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | $15,000 | 100246571 |
| 2008-07-09 | 3642 W HIRSCH ST | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION | $6,690 | 100152867 |
July 2008 · week by week
Each week below holds every matching permit for its seven days, not just the largest. ISO weeks, so the first and last may reach a few days outside July 2008.
July 2008 · other trades
Permit Signal
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