# Building permits at 5446 W Rice St, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Aug 26, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: outside condenser arear. | $1,000 | [B200439868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200439868/) |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: surrounding lot. | $100 | [B200008226](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200008226/) |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Addition | Correction violation: remove garage addition built without a permit, remove mechanicals, relocate garage vehicle door to original location at inside of yard (no other work on this permit) | Not listed | [101006539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101006539/) |
| Jan 31, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing basement as per plans. | $15,000 | [100369120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100369120/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [724 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/724-n-long-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1522 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: at top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $12,521 | [B200513873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513873/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [804 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-n-lorel-ave/) | 880 ft E | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: existing wireless communication facility. | $35,000 | [B200478985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478985/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [5524 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5524-w-iowa-st/) | 670 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor. Attic and basement. | $5,000 | [B200510596](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510596/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [751 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/751-n-pine-ave/) | 560 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $25,500 | [B200508807](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508807/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [5525 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5525-w-rice-st/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC - repair existing two rear open wood porches per plans. (Occupancy R-2, construction 3a) | $5,000 | [101087131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087131/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5429 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-w-iowa-st/) | 310 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x25'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $26,000 | [B200478724](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478724/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [853 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/853-n-central-ave/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior/exterior. | $12,000 | [B200478692](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478692/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [744 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/744-n-long-ave/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 10 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor. | $5,000 | [B200472520](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472520/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [744 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/744-n-long-ave/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 16. Specific location: first and second floor. | $3,000 | [B200471547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471547/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [909 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/909-n-central-ave/) | 850 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 12'-0' ' (length). Location: rear gate. | $200 | [B200467794](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467794/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5415 W Augusta Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5415-w-augusta-blvd/) | 970 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 255'-0' ' (length). Location: side and rear yard of the property. | $11,202 | [B200469557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469557/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | [939 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-n-central-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 184 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $22,000 | [B200480942](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480942/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1001 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1001-n-long-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 92'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $10,088 | [B200479170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479170/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [653 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/653-n-lotus-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior renovations (new siding, roofing, and windows) in an existing 2 story SFR w/basement and attic, per plans. | $200,000 | [101083761](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083761/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Rice St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5438 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5438-w-rice-st/): newest permit Mar 12, 2025
- [5459 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5459-w-rice-st/): newest permit Jan 2, 2026
- [5402 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5402-w-rice-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026
- [5525 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5525-w-rice-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026
- [5901 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5901-w-rice-st/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026
- [5909 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5909-w-rice-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [4938 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4938-w-rice-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [5956 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5956-w-rice-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025
- [4859 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4859-w-rice-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [4845 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4845-w-rice-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026

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