Chatham · 2025-07
Chatham pulls fewer permits, value up to $931k
Chatham issued 35 permits in July, down 15% from 41 the month before, but total value climbed 5% to $931k. The express permit program drove most of the work—22 permits—with another seven for signs. No new business licenses or closures this month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 35 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $930,597 |
| New business licenses | 19 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1453 |
| Reported crimes | 503 |
| Violent crimes | 179 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- DD'S DISCOUNTS (Limited Business License)
- DANIELLE MONIQUE JOHNSON (Peddler License)
- BEST VALUE DISTRIBUTORS INC. (Tobacco)
- Timeless Image Limousine, Inc. (Limited Business License)
- BLU SALON / CUT (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC (Raffles)
- AP ADVANCED (Retail Food Establishment)
- BUDDY'S FOOD WINE & SPIRITS (Tobacco)
- Citi Trends #776 (Limited Business License)
- AP ADVANCED (Filling Station)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 22
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 7
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 105
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 103
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 96
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 91
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 85