# Building permits at 5220 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Nov 6, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 6, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior rear of home, and basement. | $7,500 | [B200449997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200449997/) | | Oct 2, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 5.76 kw. Array output: 6.24 kw. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $11,856 | [B200397630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200397630/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [5313 S Normandy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5313-s-normandy-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior remodeling and alterations of an existing 1 story with basement single family home, new rear wood deck; all work as per plans ( construction type 3a, occupancy group r-5) | $65,000 | [101087920](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087920/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [5130 S Oak Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5130-s-oak-park-ave/) | 640 ft NW | Addition | Garage overhang addition 8' x 20' x 15' facing yard. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, garage overhang. | $2,000 | [B200477331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477331/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [5333 S Normandy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-normandy-ave/) | 890 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-5' ' x18'-6' '. Gable roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $5,000 | [B200477553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477553/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5313 S Normandy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5313-s-normandy-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $20,000 | [B200470523](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470523/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5258 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5258-s-rutherford-ave/) | 390 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 114'-0' ' (length). Location: yard fence. | $6,000 | [B200472599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472599/) | | May 12, 2026 | [5130 S Oak Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5130-s-oak-park-ave/) | 640 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 60'-0' ' (length). Location: north side of lot. | $3,500 | [B200470063](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470063/) | | May 8, 2026 | [5320 S Oak Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5320-s-oak-park-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior work: replace drywall, electrical and plumbing. Remove wood panel in the basement. Install new shower fixture in the basement bathroom. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $5,000 | [B200462526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462526/) | ## 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 S Rutherford Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5236 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5236-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2025 - [5200 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [5258 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5258-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026 - [5602 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5602-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025 - [5646 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5646-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Mar 17, 2025 - [5658 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5658-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026 - [5700 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5700-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Oct 28, 2024 - [5718 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5718-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 - [5845 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5845-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026 - [5858 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5858-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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