Chatham · 2026-04
Chatham permit value drops 91% to $308k
Chatham issued 12 permits in April, down from 26 the month before, with total value falling to roughly $308,000—a 91% drop from March's $3.3 million. Nine of those permits came through the express program. Nine new businesses opened, including Lucky Mini Market, a retail food spot, and Chatham Coin Laundromat. Crime reports fell 44%, from 390 to 220, with violent incidents down a third. Pothole complaints led 311 calls at 67, followed by garbage cart issues and abandoned vehicles. No food inspections failed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $308,450 |
| New business licenses | 9 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 920 |
| Reported crimes | 220 |
| Violent crimes | 101 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- LUCKY MINI MARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- RAINBOW # 1425 (Limited Business License)
- RAINBOW SHOP #287 (Limited Business License)
- VP RACING FUEL (Tobacco)
- CHATHAM COIN LAUNDROMAT (Regulated Business License)
- BP GAS STATION (Tobacco)
- GNC #9050 (Limited Business License)
- RJ DREAM INC. (Limited Business License)
- CAMILLION DOLLHOUZE (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 9
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 67
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 58
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 49
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 47
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 46