# Building permits at 3824 W 78th Pl, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 21, 2025: Legalize unpermitted work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 21, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Vinyl/pvc fence - 5'-11' ' (height) x 83'-2' ' (length). Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 9'-3' ' (length). Location: indoor left side of house. | $2,000 | [B200422120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200422120/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [3788 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3788-w-myrick-st/) | 490 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.5 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $30,650 | [B200514631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514631/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [3788 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3788-w-myrick-st/) | 490 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $4,500 | [B200514630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514630/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [3804 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3804-w-79th-pl/) | 920 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 889 SQ. FT. Roof covering: metal roof shingles. Location: roof home. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $32,311 | [B200513585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513585/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3772 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3772-w-myrick-st/) | 640 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 14.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $33,215 | [B200510531](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510531/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [3939 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3939-w-79th-st/) | 720 ft SW | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: rooftop. | $35,000 | [B200509917](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509917/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [3816 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3816-w-myrick-st/) | 280 ft S | Other | For permit 101073657: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509604](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509604/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [3757 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-w-78th-pl/) | 760 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.05 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $29,795 | [B200507845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507845/) | | May 22, 2026 | [3800 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3800-w-78th-pl/) | 250 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service. | $2,000 | [B200471813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471813/) | | May 11, 2026 | [3939 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3939-w-79th-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $38,000 | [B200469772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469772/) | ## 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: - [3800 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3800-w-78th-pl/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [3757 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-w-78th-pl/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [3711 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3711-w-78th-pl/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [3530 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3530-w-78th-pl/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024 - [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 2026-10-17 00:30 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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