# Building permits at 5654 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 alteration or repair at 5677 W Higgins Ave, permitted Aug 28. One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 16, 2025: Proposed 2nd floor dormer addition. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits (7 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 16, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Proposed 2nd floor dormer addition, replace rear porch, interior rehabilitation, renovations to duplext basement/1st floor of an existing fire damaged 2 story/2 unit residence w/basement, per plans. | $200,000 | [101062610](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062610/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 28, 2026 | [5677 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5677-w-higgins-ave/) | 220 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior gut remodel of the existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 23' ht., 4-unit residential building with basement for 2 new basement units for conversion from 4 dwelling units to 6 dwelling units (occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction). | $700,000 | [101080875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080875/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [5648 W Goodman St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5648-w-goodman-st/) | 480 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: bas | $2,000 | [B200510054](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510054/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [5648 W Goodman St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5648-w-goodman-st/) | 480 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 6.75 kw. Location: basement exterior and roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $15,000 | [B200475890](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475890/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [5648 W Goodman St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5648-w-goodman-st/) | 480 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: electric room, rooftop, exterior. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $15,000 | [B200475885](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475885/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5648 W Goodman St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5648-w-goodman-st/) | 480 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 4.95 kw. Location: basement and rooftops. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $14,200 | [B200474629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474629/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5712 W Grover St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5712-w-grover-st/) | 440 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 86'-0' ' (length). Location: rearyard. | $6,988 | [B200476746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476746/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [5727 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5727-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 10, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry repair work. | $13,450 | [B200509701](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509701/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [5728 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5728-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 60 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 60. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: all bldg dwelling units, common areas, exterior. | $32,835 | [B200478637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478637/) | | May 12, 2026 | [5810 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5810-w-higgins-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south facade masonry tuckpointing. | $20,000 | [B200470134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470134/) | ## 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 Higgins Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5677 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5677-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026 - [5683 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5683-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025 - [5751 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5751-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [5525 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5525-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025 - [5516 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5516-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025 - [5810 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5810-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit May 12, 2026 - [5849 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5849-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025 - [5411 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5411-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Dec 20, 2024 - [5949 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5949-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025 - [5956 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5956-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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