# Building permits at 440 W 97th St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, May 19: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 19, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $29,558 | [B200471301](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471301/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [439 W 96th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-w-96th-pl/) | 250 ft N | Electrical | Scope: draining system with sump pump install with associated electrical. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $15,278 | [B200479115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479115/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [9700 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9700-s-wallace-st/) | 790 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal 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 homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200481541](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481541/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [9607 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9607-s-parnell-ave/) | 650 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.95 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $31,505 | [B200476215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476215/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [9607 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9607-s-parnell-ave/) | 650 ft NW | 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, exterior. | $4,000 | [B200476217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476217/) | | Jun 14, 2026 | [9552 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9552-s-normal-ave/) | 710 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 156'-0' ' (length). Location: side and rear yard. | $8,002 | [B200474603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474603/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [9800 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9800-s-harvard-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.8 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $25,520 | [B200514060](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514060/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [9745 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9745-s-harvard-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 3.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,985 | [B200509728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509728/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [9745 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9745-s-harvard-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.5 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $13,550 | [B200509726](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509726/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [501 W 95th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/501-w-95th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 436'-0' ' (length). Location: fence,was already before the property was purchase. | $3,500 | [B200511330](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511330/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [9745 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9745-s-harvard-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior, meter. | $580 | [B200509729](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509729/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [422 W 98th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/422-w-98th-pl/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: basement, 1st floor bedrooms, hallway. | $1,423 | [B200507734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507734/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [9530 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9530-s-harvard-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 100985184 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 100985184 | Not listed | [101087092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087092/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [9625 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9625-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of SFR, 1st floor kitchen and bathroom remodel, finish open basment and add full bathroom. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), living room/ dining/ bedrooms/ bath/ kitchen. | $45,000 | [B200473956](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473956/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [9527 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9527-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - replacement of an existing rear deck with a new rear deck at the same location at an existing 2-story brick residence w/basement. | $4,000 | [101081822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081822/) | | May 18, 2026 | [9625 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9625-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen and bathroom on first floor. Add new bathroom, new mechanical room and new utility room in the basement. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $20,000 | [B200469719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469719/) | ## 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 97th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [437 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/437-w-97th-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025 - [317 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/317-w-97th-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025 - [1201 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1201-w-97th-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026 - [1217 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-97th-st/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025 - [1219 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1219-w-97th-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [1227 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1227-w-97th-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026 - [1349 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1349-w-97th-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [1412 W 97th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1412-w-97th-st/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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