# Building permits at 6161 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.9M alteration or repair at 6200 W Higgins Ave, permitted Sep 29. Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 27: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (15 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 27, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical distribution room and exterior wall. | $65,000 | [B200462014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462014/) | | Jul 15, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4002-53505 | Not listed | [B100530887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100530887/) | | Jul 9, 2010 | Electrical | Installation of a low voltage security alarm system job 326-50930 miguel mora apt #4 | $199 | [B100352769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100352769/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 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 29, 2026 | [6200 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6200-w-higgins-ave/) | 100 ft N | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior alteration of existing 1 story building for new grocery store. Includes new front vestibule and tower feature, MEP work, new loading dock, new cmu enclosure for ground-mounted refrigeration equipment and a new wood framed enclosure. (Construction type: VB, occupa | $3,850,000 | [101078019](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078019/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [5044 N Merrimac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-n-merrimac-ave/) | 590 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.7371 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: all equipment exterior. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0853. | $18,627 | [B200513900](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513900/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5029 N Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5029-n-mobile-ave/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBRC. Interior remodeling with rear 1st floor addition to existing SFR. New rear porch. All work as per plans. | $100,000 | [101086052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086052/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5015 N Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-n-mobile-ave/) | 980 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 3.136 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof mounted solar array. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0389. | $28,639 | [B200481890](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481890/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [5036 N Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5036-n-mobile-ave/) | 890 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 14.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $33,215 | [B200507091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507091/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [5040 N Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5040-n-mobile-ave/) | 870 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: 13.2 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $20,047 | [B200477401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477401/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [5044 N Merrimac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-n-merrimac-ave/) | 590 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $5,000 | [B200477665](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477665/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [5161 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5161-n-melvina-ave/) | 340 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 74'-0' ' (length). Location: side property line. | $6,420 | [B200475074](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475074/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5040 N Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5040-n-mobile-ave/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 9.6 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: electric meter and panel. | $20,047 | [B200471128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471128/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5044 N Merrimac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-n-merrimac-ave/) | 590 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x30'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $48,925 | [B200471436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471436/) | | May 19, 2026 | [5040 N Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5040-n-mobile-ave/) | 870 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: 13.365 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $20,047 | [B200465491](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465491/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 26, 2026 | [4948 N Meade Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4948-n-meade-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 18 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, outside. | $8,538 | [B200509095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509095/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [4948 N Meade Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4948-n-meade-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 21 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, outside, detached garage. | $20,718 | [B200506713](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506713/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [5214 N Mcvicker Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5214-n-mcvicker-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC rear 1 story addition with basement, deck and renovations to existing 1 story brick single family residence per plans. (Occupancy r5 classification ) (type VB construction ) | $332,680 | [101084316](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084316/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [5127 N Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5127-n-nagle-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house principal roof structure. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01988. | $8,522 | [B200477243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477243/) | | May 12, 2026 | [5044 N Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-n-mulligan-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC remodel existing second floor bathroom to an existing single family residence. | $5,000 | [101083084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083084/) | ## 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: - [6160 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6160-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025 - [6200 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6200-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [6043 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6043-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025 - [6360 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6360-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025 - [5956 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5956-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025 - [5949 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5949-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025 - [6417 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [5849 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5849-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025 - [6509 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6509-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026 - [5810 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5810-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit May 12, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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