# Building permits at 3261 W 85th St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 28, 2025: Removal of existing rear shed, proposed garage roof deck on existing garage serving a 2 story SFR. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing rear shed, proposed garage roof deck on existing garage serving a 2 story SFR, per plans. | $10,000 | [101070463](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070463/) | | Jun 28, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Proposed 2nd floor rear addition and internal renovation in an existing 1 story SFR, per plans. | $75,000 | [101000054](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101000054/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [3218 W 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3218-w-84th-st/) | 840 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,130 | [B200512606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512606/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [3218 W 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3218-w-84th-st/) | 840 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.65 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $19,535 | [B200512601](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512601/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [3218 W 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3218-w-84th-st/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter - meter enclosure, trenching. | $2,585 | [B200512614](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512614/) | | May 29, 2026 | [3416 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3416-w-85th-st/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 40sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: front concrete steps and stoop. | $1,200 | [B200472466](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472466/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 26, 2026 | [3343 W 83rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3343-w-83rd-pl/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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: 12'-0' '. | $22,730 | [B200509077](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509077/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [3459 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3459-w-85th-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 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. | $29,665 | [B200476558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476558/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [3459 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3459-w-85th-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, meter. | $4,000 | [B200476559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476559/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [3442 W 84th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3442-w-84th-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $750 | [B200475514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475514/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3414 W 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3414-w-84th-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 8.1 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,390 | [B200473447](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473447/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3414 W 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3414-w-84th-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 12.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $33,085 | [B200473443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473443/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [3414 W 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3414-w-84th-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: service conductor, main panel, exterior. | $4,480 | [B200473452](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473452/) | ## 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 85th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [3301 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3301-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [3344 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3344-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025 - [3157 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3157-w-85th-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025 - [3416 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3416-w-85th-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026 - [3459 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3459-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026 - [3037 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3037-w-85th-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [3523 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3523-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [3644 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3644-w-85th-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [3647 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3647-w-85th-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [3741 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3741-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 6, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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