Overview
The 18th Ward is characterized by southwest stable residential. Alderman Derrick Curtis represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Ashburn, Chicago Lawn, Wrightwood.
Permit posture for investor projects
Permit-friendly
What this means in practice
Stable middle-class southwest. Projects move smoothly.
Common investor project types in the 18th Ward
- cosmetic flips
- bungalow rehabs
- rental BRRRR
Community areas in the 18th Ward
18th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
18th Ward FAQ
18th Ward covers Ashburn, Chicago Lawn, Wrightwood. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Derrick Curtis is the current alderman for the 18th Ward.
Permit-friendly
Common investor project types in the 18th Ward include cosmetic flips, bungalow rehabs, rental BRRRR.
The 18th 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.