# Building permits at 5646 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 17, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 15 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear entrance. | $450 | [B200415162](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200415162/) |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform lift at the rear of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. (Note: lifts installed at the rear of the home require an a.d.a. Phone on the unit or a caregiver  | $25,470 | [101065918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065918/) |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails, create an exterior doorway at the rear of the house. | $25,470 | [B200413915](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200413915/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [5746 S Natoma Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-natoma-ave/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 2nd floor frame addition, interior remodeling and alterations to an existing 1 story brick single family residence with basement as per plans. | $159,650 | [101085069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085069/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [5759 S Newcastle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5759-s-newcastle-ave/) | 980 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 6.16 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $9,240 | [B200480011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480011/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [5653 S Normandy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5653-s-normandy-ave/) | 420 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 72'-0' ' (length). Location: fence. | $8,000 | [B200474100](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474100/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5718 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5718-s-rutherford-ave/) | 380 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x30'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $39,000 | [B200472492](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472492/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [5815 S Normandy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5815-s-normandy-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x24'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $39,959 | [B200515276](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515276/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [6720 W Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6720-w-archer-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 48fefm16a3a5-0a0a0, rooftop) 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 48fefm24a3a5-8u0a0, rooftop) 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 48feem09a2a5-0a0a0, rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s | $95,000 | [B200473610](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473610/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5806 S Natoma Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5806-s-natoma-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of cabinets, countertop, sink and faucet in kitchen only (no electrical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen only | $15,000 | [B200468183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468183/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [5758 S Newcastle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5758-s-newcastle-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement single family residence. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $80,000 | [101081981](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081981/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Rutherford Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5658 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5658-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [5602 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5602-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025
- [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
- [5258 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5258-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026
- [6049 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6049-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [5236 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5236-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2025
- [5220 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5220-s-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Nov 6, 2025

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