# Building permits at 317 W 97th St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 28, 2025: Roof recover. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits (14 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 28, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof recover. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017132. | $10,000 | [B200435239](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200435239/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [9800 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9800-s-harvard-ave/) | 660 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.8 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $25,520 | [B200514060](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514060/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [9745 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9745-s-harvard-ave/) | 450 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 3.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,985 | [B200509728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509728/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [9745 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9745-s-harvard-ave/) | 450 ft S | 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 main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $13,550 | [B200509726](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509726/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [9745 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9745-s-harvard-ave/) | 450 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior, meter. | $580 | [B200509729](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509729/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [9638 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9638-s-wentworth-ave/) | 870 ft E | Demolition | Scope: wreck and remove detached frame garage (no replacement). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), detached garage at rear of property. | $5,000 | [B200480778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480778/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [9657 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9657-s-wentworth-ave/) | 900 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 main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $13,550 | [B200479618](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479618/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [9722 S Yale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9722-s-yale-ave/) | 540 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,115 | [B200478681](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478681/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [9558 S Princeton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9558-s-princeton-ave/) | 750 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 34'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $5,869 | [B200474642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474642/) | | May 22, 2026 | [9715 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9715-s-wentworth-ave/) | 910 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 6.48 kw. Array output: 7.38 kw. Includes 10 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop residential solar and battery installation. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0225. | $9,594 | [B200470771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470771/) | | May 11, 2026 | [9715 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9715-s-wentworth-ave/) | 910 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.79 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $19,801 | [B200468297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468297/) | | May 15, 2026 | [9715 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9715-s-wentworth-ave/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, exterior. | $4,000 | [B200470890](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470890/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [439 W 96th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-w-96th-pl/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Scope: draining system with sump pump install with associated electrical. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $15,278 | [B200479115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479115/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [422 W 98th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/422-w-98th-pl/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: basement, 1st floor bedrooms, hallway. | $1,423 | [B200507734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507734/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [9530 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9530-s-harvard-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Other | Reinstate permit no 100985184 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 100985184 | Not listed | [101087092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087092/) | | May 19, 2026 | [440 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-w-97th-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $29,558 | [B200471301](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471301/) | ## 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 W 97th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [437 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/437-w-97th-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025 - [440 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-w-97th-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [1201 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1201-w-97th-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026 - [1217 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-97th-st/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025 - [1219 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1219-w-97th-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [1227 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1227-w-97th-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026 - [1349 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1349-w-97th-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [1412 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1412-w-97th-st/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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