Northwest stable middle-class

39th Ward — Investor Permit & Policy Guide

Alderman: Samantha Nugent. Covers North Park, Forest Glen, Jefferson Park, Albany Park.

Overview

The 39th Ward is characterized by northwest stable middle-class. Alderman Samantha Nugent represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: North Park, Forest Glen, Jefferson Park, Albany Park.

Permit posture for investor projects

Permit-friendly

What this means in practice

Stable middle-class northwest.

Common investor project types in the 39th Ward

  • single-family rehab
  • bungalow flips

Community areas in the 39th Ward

39th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:

39th Ward FAQ

Which neighborhoods are in Chicago's 39th Ward?

39th Ward covers North Park, Forest Glen, Jefferson Park, Albany Park. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.

Who is the alderman for the 39th Ward?

Samantha Nugent is the current alderman for the 39th Ward.

What's the permit posture in the 39th Ward?

Permit-friendly

What investor projects are most common in the 39th Ward?

Common investor project types in the 39th Ward include single-family rehab, bungalow flips.

Does the 39th Ward have a deconversion ordinance position?

The 39th 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.

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