# Building permits at 4237 W 78th St, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, May 22, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 22, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 3.9 kw. Array output: 5.265 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $9,633 | [B200426173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200426173/) | | May 16, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 15 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: basement and east side of home. | $1,500 | [B200426174](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200426174/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [4224 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4224-w-77th-pl/) | 420 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 9.68 kw. Includes 19.85 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $22,185 | [B200479921](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479921/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [4224 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4224-w-77th-pl/) | 420 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 5.28 kw. Includes 19.85 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $22,185 | [B200479941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479941/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [4348 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4348-w-77th-pl/) | 850 ft 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: 5.28 kw. Includes 10.24 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0129. | $13,464 | [B200509057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509057/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [7802 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7802-s-kostner-ave/) | 930 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,115 | [B200480150](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480150/) | | May 8, 2026 | [4224 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4224-w-77th-pl/) | 420 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electric meter. | $22,185 | [B200466020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466020/) | | May 8, 2026 | [4224 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4224-w-77th-pl/) | 420 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 5.22 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: garage roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $22,185 | [B200466017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466017/) | | May 8, 2026 | [4224 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4224-w-77th-pl/) | 420 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 9.57 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop principal building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $22,185 | [B200466012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466012/) | | May 1, 2026 | [7849 S Keeler Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7849-s-keeler-ave/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alterations to fire damaged electrical, plumbing, drywall and finishes. Replace furnace.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), repairs due to fire damage - interior | $152,856 | [B200466503](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466503/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 28, 2026 | [7936 S Tripp Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-tripp-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.05 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $17,695 | [B200479832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479832/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [7936 S Tripp Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-tripp-ave/) | 0.24 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: main panel, meter, service feeder, service conduct. | $6,500 | [B200479835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479835/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 16:48 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. Map, both permits at this address and 10 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4237-w-78th-st/