# Building permits at 3846 W 85th St, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 10: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 10, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 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. | $24,665 | [B200476546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476546/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | 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, meter, service feeder, exterior. | $4,000 | [B200476554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476554/) | ## 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), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 1, 2026 | [8530 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8530-s-pulaski-rd/) | 940 ft SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101040951. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor 8530-32. | Not listed | [B200481026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481026/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [3741 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3741-w-85th-st/) | 810 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $5,453 | [B200477075](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477075/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [3700 W 84th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-w-84th-pl/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 105'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard west side. | $4,980 | [B200511875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511875/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [3700 W 84th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-w-84th-pl/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $11,970 | [B200507049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507049/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [3700 W 84th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-w-84th-pl/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,955 | [B200507048](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507048/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [3700 W 84th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-w-84th-pl/) | 0.23 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, meter. | $1,400 | [B200507050](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507050/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [8501 S Komensky Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8501-s-komensky-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: garage roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $14,287 | [B200481984](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481984/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [3804 W 83rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3804-w-83rd-pl/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: garage roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $8,728 | [B200474114](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474114/) | | May 20, 2026 | [8355 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8355-s-pulaski-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of an existing general restaurant in an existing 1-story brick commercial building. Existing B occupancy, no change in occupancy conditional permit subject to field inspections | $10,000 | [101074298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074298/) | ## 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: - [3742 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3742-w-85th-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025 - [3741 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3741-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 6, 2026 - [3647 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3647-w-85th-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [3644 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3644-w-85th-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [3523 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3523-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [3459 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3459-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026 - [3416 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3416-w-85th-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026 - [3344 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3344-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025 - [3301 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3301-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [3261 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3261-w-85th-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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