# Building permits at 5683 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 here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 14, 2025: Spr 2019 CBC erect new 2-car garage with an attached covered patio to an existing 2 story. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (10 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC erect new 2-car garage with an attached covered patio to an existing 2 story, 2 dwelling units residence. | $18,000 | [101070124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070124/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 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/) | 55 ft E | 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/) | 720 ft E | 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/) | 720 ft E | 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/) | 720 ft E | 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/) | 720 ft E | 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/) | 250 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [5823 W Gunnison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5823-w-gunnison-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 11.89 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar with battery. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $27,501 | [B200512812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512812/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5727 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5727-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.23 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 5, 2026 | [4818 N Menard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4818-n-menard-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the rear of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 10 fpm, 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 t | $18,000 | [101086921](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086921/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [5728 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5728-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.22 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/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [4914 N Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4914-n-monitor-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | 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: 12'-0' '. | $34,068 | [B200480572](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480572/) | | May 12, 2026 | [5810 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5810-w-higgins-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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 - [5654 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5654-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [5751 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5751-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [5810 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5810-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit May 12, 2026 - [5525 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5525-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025 - [5849 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5849-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025 - [5516 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5516-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025 - [5949 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5949-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025 - [5411 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5411-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Dec 20, 2024 - [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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