# Building permits at 408 E 88th St, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 18, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 18, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.02 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of principal structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,138 | [B200434224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200434224/) | | Jul 16, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall. | $1,500 | [B200434203](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200434203/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [354 E 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/354-e-87th-st/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: repair 2 masonry lintels. | $1,440 | [B200510752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510752/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [401 E 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-e-87th-st/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4039 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Location: replace brick on existing gas station. | $8,500 | [B200508666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508666/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [8730 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8730-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 330 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 3.8 kw. Array output: 3.96 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0362. | $15,000 | [B200465845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465845/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [8747 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8747-s-prairie-ave/) | 970 ft W | 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'-0' '. | $45,995 | [B200476639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476639/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [345 E 87th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/345-e-87th-pl/) | 510 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house and garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018202. | $10,000 | [B200473125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473125/) | | May 15, 2026 | [448 E 88th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/448-e-88th-st/) | 410 ft E | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, garage removal | $4,000 | [B200470101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470101/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [543 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/543-e-88th-pl/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $10,260 | [B200512660](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512660/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [543 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/543-e-88th-pl/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 13.95 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $36,505 | [B200512658](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512658/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [543 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/543-e-88th-pl/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: trenching - exterior. | $1,500 | [B200512662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512662/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [556 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/556-e-88th-pl/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to include removal of non-load bearing partitions, mechanical and electrical upgrades per plans.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement and 1st floor. | $53,386 | [B200477132](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477132/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [536 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-88th-pl/) | 0.19 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.07 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,033 | [B200477439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477439/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [536 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-88th-pl/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior, meter. | $1,500 | [B200477450](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477450/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [8637 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8637-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and common. | $100 | [B200474459](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474459/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [8621 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8621-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.38 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $19,022 | [B200474409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474409/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [502 E 89th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/502-e-89th-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall. | $5,000 | [B200475845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475845/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [8621 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8621-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $5,000 | [B200474410](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474410/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [552 E 89th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/552-e-89th-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior remodeling of an existing single family residence | $20,000 | [101080869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080869/) | | May 16, 2026 | [8826 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8826-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basment. | $1,500 | [B200470949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470949/) | | May 12, 2026 | [8826 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8826-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: upgrading the service basement and back of house. | $6,000 | [B200470298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470298/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 10:17 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk.