# Building permits at 3530 W 78th Pl, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 2, 2024: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 6.33 kw. Array output: 7.8 kw. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $14,820 | [B200397558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200397558/) | | Sep 16, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: exterior. | $1,500 | [B200397373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200397373/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [3518 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3518-w-77th-pl/) | 680 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.05 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $7,695 | [B200514621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514621/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [3518 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3518-w-77th-pl/) | 680 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.55 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,245 | [B200514620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514620/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3518 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3518-w-77th-pl/) | 680 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, service conductor, service feeder, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200514624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514624/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3618 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3618-w-79th-pl/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, service feeder, main panel. | $1,500 | [B200514274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514274/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [3531 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3531-w-79th-pl/) | 750 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 45'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard fence. | $500 | [B200508893](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508893/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [3527 W 80th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3527-w-80th-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: back of the house. | $3,200 | [B200513620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513620/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [3619 W 80th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3619-w-80th-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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: 13'-6' '. | $35,529 | [B200512349](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512349/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [3434 W 77th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3434-w-77th-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Sign | Installation of free standing sign | $56,000 | [101085485](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085485/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [3512 W 77th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3512-w-77th-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.61 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,359 | [B200475763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475763/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [3344 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3344-w-79th-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Other | For permit 101071732: replacement general contractor. Additional electrical contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475509](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475509/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [3512 W 77th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3512-w-77th-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, service feeder, exterior. | $2,200 | [B200475765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475765/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [7822 S Christiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7822-s-christiana-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.02 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,138 | [B200472098](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472098/) | | May 27, 2026 | [7822 S Christiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7822-s-christiana-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior, main panel. | $5,000 | [B200472103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472103/) | ## 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 78th Pl with permits, nearest house number first: - [3711 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3711-w-78th-pl/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [3757 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-w-78th-pl/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [3800 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3800-w-78th-pl/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [3824 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3824-w-78th-pl/): newest permit Jun 21, 2025 - [4155 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4155-w-78th-pl/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-08 21:56 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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