# Building permits at 2903 E 81st St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 13, 2025: New/replacement installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 300'-0' ' (length). Location: fence. | $100 | [B200450264](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200450264/) |
| Apr 9, 2012 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story frame building. | Not listed | [B100434558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100434558/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

8 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [8217 S Muskegon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8217-s-muskegon-ave/) | 890 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1152 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof home. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $24,452 | [B200507051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507051/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [8207 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8207-s-exchange-ave/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: all floors. | $6,000 | [B200471351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471351/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8005 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8005-s-escanaba-ave/) | 630 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, backyard. | $6,000 | [B200468943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468943/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [8035 S Houston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8035-s-houston-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: full gut interior remodel of existing 2-story, type VA frame, 32' ht., 2-unit residence with existing basement and attic space, existing front yard open metal fence, and new 6' ht., solid rear yard wood fencing with gate (occupancy group R-5; type VA construction). | $75,000 | [101086674](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086674/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [7926 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7926-s-escanaba-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: basement and meter location. | $6,000 | [B200508853](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508853/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [3019 E 80th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3019-e-80th-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.12 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $34,928 | [B200471703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471703/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3019 E 80th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3019-e-80th-st/) | 0.21 mi 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. | $1,500 | [B200471704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471704/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [7956 S Burnham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7956-s-burnham-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $1,500 | [B200469712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469712/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E 81st St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [2815 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2815-e-81st-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [3002 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3002-e-81st-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2024
- [3015 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3015-e-81st-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025
- [2643 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2643-e-81st-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026
- [2619 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2619-e-81st-st/): newest permit Mar 12, 2025
- [2334 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2334-e-81st-st/): newest permit Mar 4, 2025
- [1133 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-e-81st-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2025
- [1130 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1130-e-81st-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [1115 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1115-e-81st-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2024
- [1048 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1048-e-81st-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026

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