Hegewisch · 2025-02
Hegewisch permits drop to six, down a third
Hegewisch pulled six permits in February, down from nine the month before. Five were express permits; the sixth was a renovation. Total value came to $425k, off 23% from January. Service requests fell 26%, led by 28 street light complaints, 27 abandoned vehicle reports, and 26 pothole calls. Crime dropped 27% overall, with violent offenses down 45%—from 20 to 11. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 6 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $425,300 |
| New business licenses | 1 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 223 |
| Reported crimes | 51 |
| Violent crimes | 11 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- Help At Home (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 5
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Street Light Out Complaint — 28
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 27
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 26
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 21
- Check for Leak — 12