# Building permits at 12639 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 19, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (16 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 19, 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 backyard. | $2,500 | [B200402125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200402125/) | | May 17, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $12,000 | [B200017500](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200017500/) | | Apr 20, 2009 | Roofing | Repair roof as existing same size and configvration | $6,000 | [100287553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100287553/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 16, 2026 | [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/) | 170 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 11.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: southside of home. | $1,000 | [B200477668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477668/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/) | 170 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.00645 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $4,515 | [B200477664](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477664/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/) | 170 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.00645 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $4,515 | [B200477645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477645/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 600 ft NE | 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/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [520 W 127th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/520-w-127th-st/) | 800 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.25 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,375 | [B200507323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507323/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [527 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-w-126th-pl/) | 640 ft E | 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/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [527 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-w-126th-pl/) | 640 ft E | Electrical | | $5,000 | [B200480565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480565/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [12517 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12517-s-lowe-ave/) | 890 ft N | 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 | [12616 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12616-s-emerald-ave/) | 780 ft W | 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 14, 2026 | [12616 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12616-s-emerald-ave/) | 780 ft W | 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 7, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 600 ft NE | 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/) | 600 ft NE | 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 29, 2026 | [557 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/557-w-126th-pl/) | 340 ft E | 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/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [12530 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12530-s-lowe-ave/) | 750 ft N | 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 8, 2026 | [12512 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12512-s-lowe-ave/) | 940 ft N | 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/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [550 W 126th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-w-126th-st/) | 610 ft NE | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 26, 2026 | [434 W 127th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/434-w-127th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 44'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard, facing eggleston ave. | $4,832 | [B200475544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475544/) | ## 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: - [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [12556 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12556-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 19, 2025 - [12530 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12530-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [12750 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12750-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [12517 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12517-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [12512 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12512-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [12455 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12455-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 - [12846 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12846-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 5, 2024 - [12856 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12856-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit May 21, 2026 - [12213 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12213-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Feb 8, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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