Overview
The 13th Ward is characterized by southwest middle-class. Alderman Marty Quinn represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Clearing, Garfield Ridge, West Lawn, Ashburn.
Permit posture for investor projects
Permit-friendly
What this means in practice
Stable middle-class southwest. Projects move smoothly through the permit process.
Common investor project types in the 13th Ward
- bungalow flips
- cosmetic rehab
Community areas in the 13th Ward
13th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
13th Ward FAQ
13th Ward covers Clearing, Garfield Ridge, West Lawn, Ashburn. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Marty Quinn is the current alderman for the 13th Ward.
Permit-friendly
Common investor project types in the 13th Ward include bungalow flips, cosmetic rehab.
The 13th Ward does not have a notably aggressive deconversion policy position. Standard Chicago zoning rules apply.
Ward boundaries and aldermanic representation change with redistricting. Verify current officeholder and policy positions before relying on this information for project planning.