# Building permits at 5840 S Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 22, 2024: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 22, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 5.95 kw. Array output: 5.6 kw. Location: the roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0420. | $8,925 | [B200401372](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200401372/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 8 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [5828 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5828-s-kenneth-ave/) | 120 ft N | Alteration or repair | Constructing a proposed second floor addition to an existing single family residence consisting of (3) bedroom, (1) bathroom. First floor modifications for new stairway by removing bedroom walls including all associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans. | $139,500 | [101081691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081691/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 24, 2026 | [4307 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4307-w-59th-st/) | 990 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 118'-0' ' (length). Location: both sides and rear of property.. | $8,000 | [B200479029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479029/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [5942 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5942-s-kenneth-ave/) | 680 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 118'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard. | $7,960 | [B200507131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507131/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [6011 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6011-s-kenneth-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 139 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018474. | $8,500 | [B200515307](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515307/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [5753 S Kenton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5753-s-kenton-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing front open balconies as per plan. Same size and location as existing. | $23,845 | [101087898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087898/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5654 S Kilbourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5654-s-kilbourn-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.65 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $19,535 | [B200477429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477429/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [5938 S Kildare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5938-s-kildare-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,955 | [B200477175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477175/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [5938 S Kildare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5938-s-kildare-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200477177](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477177/) | ## 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 S Kenneth Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5828 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5828-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026 - [5942 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5942-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026 - [5954 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5954-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Nov 24, 2024 - [5700 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5700-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2025 - [6000 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6000-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2006 - [6011 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6011-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026 - [6045 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6045-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025 - [6048 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6048-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025 - [6052 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6052-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025 - [5613 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5613-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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