Chatham · Then vs Now
Chatham: 2025-01 vs 2026-01
A side-by-side look at how Chatham shifted between two periods.
| 2025-01 | 2026-01 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 23 | 17 | -26% |
| Construction value ($) | $586,280 | $587,899 | +0% |
| New business licenses | 15 | 12 | -20% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 925 | 955 | +3% |
| Reported crimes | 392 | 385 | -2% |
| Violent crimes | 127 | 133 | +5% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 2 | -33% |
2025-01
Chatham permit value jumps 42% to $586k
Chatham pulled 23 permits in January, up from 18 the month before, with total value climbing to $586,280—a 42% gain. Most of the activity came through the city's express program (14 permits), followed by six renovation jobs. One demolition permit and one for elevator work rounded out the month. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data.
2026-01
Chatham's permit value nearly doubles on $588k
Chatham filed 17 permits worth $588k in January, down from 23 the month before but nearly double the dollar value. Fifteen of the 17 were express permits. Twelve new business licenses arrived, including ALDI #88 and Food 4 Less Midwest #570 (both for package goods and retail food), Dance Is What I Do Academy, and Chatham Meat & Grocery. Service requests hit 659, topped by 69 tree trim requests and 50 shared-cost sidewalk applications. Crime reports totaled 223, with 79 violent offenses. One food establishment failed inspection.
New businesses — 2025-01
- CD ONE PRICE CLEANERS (Limited Business License)
- LOWES #2301 (Regulated Business License)
- CITGO (Tobacco)
- STUDIO 41 (Limited Business License)
- Food 4 Less Midwest #570 (Tobacco)
- HAROLD'S CHICKEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- ARANOFF HARDWARE (Limited Business License)
- REEMY'S FOOD MARKET & TOBACCO (Tobacco)
- CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY (Tobacco)
- TOTAL FIT SURGICAL STOCK LLC (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-01
- DANCE IS WHAT I DO ACADEMY (Children's Services Facility License)
- ALDI #88 (Package Goods)
- Food 4 Less Midwest #570 (Tobacco)
- Food 4 Less Midwest #570 (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALDI #88 (Retail Food Establishment)
- Food 4 Less Midwest #570 (Package Goods)
- AMC Tax Pros (Limited Business License)
- CITGO (Tobacco)
- SALUBRIOUS (Limited Business License)
- CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY (Retail Food Establishment)