# Building permits at 12846 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 5, 2024: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits (10 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 5, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.07 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $9,633 | [B200403795](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200403795/) | | Oct 24, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: service conductors, main panel. | $700 | [B200403170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200403170/) | | Mar 13, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Replace drywall where damaged by fire with 5/8 taped and painted. Replace and finish wood trim, 16 windows, 13 doors(same size and location). Replace vinyl and ceramic floor tile(same as existing). Replace hardwood floor.. No plumbing work. | $90,000 | [100695013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100695013/) | | Feb 17, 2017 | Electrical | Replace 29 outlets, 12 light fixtures, 12 switches and 100a panel. | $1,500 | [B100691172](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100691172/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 21, 2026 | [12856 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12856-s-lowe-ave/) | 110 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall. | $5,000 | [B200471563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471563/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [12930 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12930-s-wallace-st/) | 630 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 | [B200509644](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509644/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [12930 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12930-s-wallace-st/) | 630 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 | [B200509642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509642/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [12902 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12902-s-union-ave/) | 420 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 210'-0' ' (length). Location: sides and backyard of the property.. | $11,275 | [B200479059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479059/) | | May 17, 2026 | [12865 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12865-s-wallace-st/) | 450 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 12 kw. Array output: 2.76 kw. Includes 10.24 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of garage. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0129. | $21,000 | [B200468567](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468567/) | | May 17, 2026 | [12865 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12865-s-wallace-st/) | 450 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 12 kw. Array output: 10.12 kw. Includes 10.2 kwh energy storage system. Location: on roof of main and garage. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0129. | $21,082 | [B200468563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468563/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [456 W 128th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/456-w-128th-pl/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | ADA Bathroom modifications. Remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work. | $23,219 | [B200511170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511170/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | | Jun 13, 2026 | [529 W 129th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/529-w-129th-pl/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 57'-0' ' (length). Location: left and right side yard. | $3,610 | [B200473644](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473644/) | ## 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: - [12856 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12856-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit May 21, 2026 - [12750 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12750-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [12639 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12639-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 19, 2024 - [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 - [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 - [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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