# Building permits at 10040 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at two addresses within 700 ft since May 1, the largest $150,000. One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 29: New/replacement installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 650 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 29, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 98'-0' ' (length). Location: side and rear yard of the property. | $6,479 | [B200467685](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467685/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [10056 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10056-s-lowe-ave/) | 160 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for steel exterior stairway (quantity: 3, location: rear of building). Accessory building. | $9,500 | [B200472788](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472788/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [10058 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10058-s-lowe-ave/) | 190 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for steel exterior stairway (quantity: 3, location: rear of building). Accessory building. | $9,500 | [B200472794](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472794/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [10125 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10125-s-wallace-st/) | 650 ft SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed new 2 story frame single family residence with roof deck and rear frame 2 car detached garage as per plans. | $150,000 | [101082987](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082987/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [9931 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9931-s-wallace-st/) | 870 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.95 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $9,405 | [B200480035](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480035/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [9931 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9931-s-wallace-st/) | 870 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.1 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,390 | [B200480034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480034/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [10035 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10035-s-emerald-ave/) | 590 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,130 | [B200479754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479754/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [10035 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10035-s-emerald-ave/) | 590 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.75 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $17,825 | [B200479752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479752/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [9931 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9931-s-wallace-st/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior, main panel. | $560 | [B200480036](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480036/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [10100 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10100-s-lowe-ave/) | 250 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.1 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,390 | [B200478381](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478381/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [10100 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10100-s-lowe-ave/) | 250 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, main panel. | $1,500 | [B200478382](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478382/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [10127 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10127-s-wallace-st/) | 660 ft SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed new 2 story frame single family residence with roof deck and rear frame 2 car detached garage as per plans. | $150,000 | [101082988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082988/) | | May 22, 2026 | [10155 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10155-s-emerald-ave/) | 1,000 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 19.87 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: electric meter. | $16,800 | [B200471086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471086/) | | May 22, 2026 | [10155 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10155-s-emerald-ave/) | 1,000 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 11.2 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $16,800 | [B200466124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466124/) | | May 18, 2026 | [10058 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10058-s-union-ave/) | 380 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.1 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $7,790 | [B200470067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470067/) | | May 18, 2026 | [10058 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10058-s-union-ave/) | 380 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.3 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $33,370 | [B200470065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470065/) | | May 12, 2026 | [10058 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10058-s-union-ave/) | 380 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: service feeder, main panel, exterior. | $6,420 | [B200470071](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470071/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 19, 2026 | [10022 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10022-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 10000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01974. | $127,000 | [B200512327](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512327/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [9943 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9943-s-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Sign | Installing a new channel letter sign using existing wires for connection. | $3,000 | [101050303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101050303/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [10227 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10227-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC rehabilitation of existing split level single family residence as per plan. Certified plan corrections. | $100,000 | [101083721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083721/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [10022 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10022-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Elevator | Oia '10222 S halsted st' replace hydraulic power unit on only passenger, 1500lbs capacity, 3 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev002559). | Not listed | [101085163](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085163/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on S Lowe Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [10055 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10055-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Feb 5, 2025 - [10056 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10056-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [10058 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10058-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026 - [10100 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10100-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026 - [10144 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10144-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025 - [10227 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10227-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [10230 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10230-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024 - [9810 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9810-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [9717 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9717-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [9625 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9625-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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