# Building permits at 12455 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 23, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits (21 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 23, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and back yard. | $3,500 | [B200403014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200403014/) | | May 17, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $20,000 | [B200016762](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200016762/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 22 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 8, 2026 | [12512 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12512-s-lowe-ave/) | 250 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house and detached garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $12,000 | [B200473703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473703/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 670 ft SE | Elevator | Installation of (1) one curved indoor stairlift, 400lbs capacity, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $17,365 | [101089142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089142/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [12436 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12436-s-normal-ave/) | 920 ft E | Other | Other administrative change associated with permit b200475508. Details: change garage size to 24'x24' and change front overhang to 6". Administrative filing only. No substantive change to scope of permit b200475508. | Not listed | [B200511046](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511046/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [12443 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12443-s-parnell-ave/) | 670 ft E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, 10fpm, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $15,000 | [101088566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088566/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [12517 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12517-s-lowe-ave/) | 270 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $8,000 | [B200479609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479609/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [12410 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12410-s-parnell-ave/) | 730 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200477640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477640/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [12410 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12410-s-parnell-ave/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200477644](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477644/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $2,850 | [B200477739](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477739/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200477738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477738/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [12436 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12436-s-normal-ave/) | 920 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $34,460 | [B200475508](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475508/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [12530 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12530-s-lowe-ave/) | 420 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1100 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $8,000 | [B200473801](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473801/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [550 W 126th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-w-126th-st/) | 800 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement /exterior. | $9,500 | [B200472752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472752/) | | May 29, 2026 | [12432 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12432-s-normal-ave/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Interior alterations to existing one story brick SFR with basement (occupancy R-5, construction type iiia). Interior alterations include electrical, plumbing and HVAC. All work as per plans. | $80,000 | [101082863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082863/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 5, 2026 | [527 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-w-126th-pl/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.5 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $13,550 | [B200480477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480477/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [12452 S Eggleston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12452-s-eggleston-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,260 | [B200480002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480002/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [527 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-w-126th-pl/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | | $5,000 | [B200480565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480565/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [12452 S Eggleston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12452-s-eggleston-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200480004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480004/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [12616 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12616-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200477901](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477901/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [12417 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12417-s-normal-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.35 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $24,665 | [B200477831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477831/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [12616 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12616-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200477905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477905/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [12417 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12417-s-normal-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, meter, service feeder, exterior. | $4,500 | [B200477835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477835/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [557 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/557-w-126th-pl/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1385 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $9,000 | [B200476633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476633/) | ## 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: - [12512 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12512-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [12517 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12517-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [12530 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12530-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [12556 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12556-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 19, 2025 - [12639 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12639-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 19, 2024 - [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [12213 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12213-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Feb 8, 2026 - [12750 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12750-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [12130 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12130-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2025 - [12846 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12846-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 5, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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