# Building permits at 5809 N Kenton Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, May 6: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 6, 2026 | 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: 13'-0' '. | $30,000 | [B200468812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468812/) | | Dec 1, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $28,800 | [B200451400](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200451400/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [5832 N Kilbourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5832-n-kilbourn-ave/) | 600 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 3 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: relocate and upgrade the meter can to 200a, single. | $2,000 | [B200514130](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514130/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [5832 N Kilbourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5832-n-kilbourn-ave/) | 600 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.74 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar with battery. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $28,878 | [B200514125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514125/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [5832 N Kilbourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5832-n-kilbourn-ave/) | 600 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: 13.53 kw. Location: installation of roof mount with battery. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $28,878 | [B200514111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514111/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [5858 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5858-n-kenton-ave/) | 510 ft N | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Interior remodeling of two second -floor bathrooms and one basement bathroom, including overhead sewer installationas at existing 2 story SFR per plan. No mechanical work. | $20,000 | [101087520](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087520/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [5737 N Rogers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5737-n-rogers-ave/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self certified 2019 CBC. Interior remodeling at existing 1 story single family residence as per plan. | $120,000 | [101088228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088228/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [5913 N Kilbourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5913-n-kilbourn-ave/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC. Interior alterations to an existing 2 story single family residence with a basement which includes a new exterior basement stairs and a new rear first floor entry stair and landing. Rear sunroom addition at west side of the building, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification. | $250,000 | [101083700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083700/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5858 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5858-n-kenton-ave/) | 510 ft N | Alteration or repair | 2019 Cbcre-support floor joists and existing steel beams that were identified as non-code compliant on the first floor and basement at existing SFR as per plan. | $20,000 | [101085212](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085212/) | | May 29, 2026 | [5858 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5858-n-kenton-ave/) | 510 ft N | Other | For permit 101078575: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472441/) | | May 11, 2026 | [5840 N Kilbourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-n-kilbourn-ave/) | 580 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 7.38 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $14,022 | [B200468954](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468954/) | | May 11, 2026 | [5840 N Kilbourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-n-kilbourn-ave/) | 580 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 2.46 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $9,674 | [B200468950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468950/) | | May 5, 2026 | [5803 N Kolmar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5803-n-kolmar-ave/) | 420 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Proposed rear 2nd story addition for an existing 2 story sfr,underpin crawlspace and basement per plans. Approved 04.22.2026. Conditional permit subject to field inspections | $750,000 | [101076992](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076992/) | | May 4, 2026 | [5840 N Kilbourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-n-kilbourn-ave/) | 580 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $5,000 | [B200468961](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468961/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 22, 2026 | [5942 N Kolmar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5942-n-kolmar-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Other | Reinstate permit no 101016797 must begin work and or request inspection no later than august 2026 on permit no 101016797 | Not listed | [101085051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085051/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [5636 N Kolmar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5636-n-kolmar-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 200'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $2,500 | [B200473758](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473758/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5638 N Kilbourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5638-n-kilbourn-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement. | $8,340 | [B200473004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473004/) | ## 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 N Kenton Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5858 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5858-n-kenton-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026 - [5610 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5610-n-kenton-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2024 - [4727 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4727-n-kenton-ave/): newest permit Apr 23, 2026 - [4722 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4722-n-kenton-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [4609 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4609-n-kenton-ave/): newest permit Jan 24, 2026 - [4540 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4540-n-kenton-ave/): newest permit Nov 6, 2025 - [4526 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4526-n-kenton-ave/): newest permit Aug 6, 2025 - [4522 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4522-n-kenton-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026 - [4451 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4451-n-kenton-ave/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026 - [4441 N Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4441-n-kenton-ave/): newest permit Apr 18, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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