# Building permits at 6509 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 6509 W Higgins Ave: demolition permitted Feb 25, a new building Apr 30. Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 10: Replacement plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 10, 2026 | Other | For permit 101080298: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200476519](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476519/) | | Apr 30, 2026 | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: new construction of a (2,365) SQ. FT., 2-Story, type VA frame, 26' ht., 5-unit residential building with basement and roof deck, new 5-car concrete parking pad, new concrete walk, and new concrete apron (occupancy group R-2; type VA construction). | $1,200,000 | [101080298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080298/) | | Feb 25, 2026 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence | $9,500 | [B101078859](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101078859/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [6417 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-w-higgins-ave/) | 620 ft SE | Sign | Sign 16c open 24 hours face replacement on pylon sign | $1,000 | [101086569](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086569/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [6417 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-w-higgins-ave/) | 620 ft SE | Sign | Sign 15a cvs pharmacy face replacement on monument sign | $1,000 | [101086563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086563/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [6417 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-w-higgins-ave/) | 620 ft SE | Sign | Sign 10 cvs pharmacy 28" l.e.d. Illum. Letterset - linear on west building facade | $1,000 | [101086560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086560/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [6417 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-w-higgins-ave/) | 620 ft SE | Sign | Sign 7 open 24 hours window box sign in windows on north building facade | $100 | [101086559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086559/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [6417 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-w-higgins-ave/) | 620 ft SE | Sign | Sign 4 open 24 hours window box sign in windows on east building facade | $100 | [101086558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086558/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [6417 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-w-higgins-ave/) | 620 ft SE | Sign | Sign 5 cvs pharmacy 39 1/2" l.e.d. Illum. Letterset - linear on north building facade | $2,891 | [101086557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086557/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [6417 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-w-higgins-ave/) | 620 ft SE | Sign | Sign 6 drive thru pharmacy 14" l.e.d. Illum. Letterset - linear on north building facade | $1,000 | [101086556](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086556/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [6417 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-w-higgins-ave/) | 620 ft SE | Sign | Sign 2 drive thru pharmacy 14" l.e.d. Illum. Letterset - linear on east building facade | $1,000 | [101086544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086544/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [6417 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-w-higgins-ave/) | 620 ft SE | Sign | Sign 1 cvs pharmacy 39 1/2" l.e.d. Illum. Letterset - linear on east building facade | $2,891 | [101086542](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086542/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [5236 N Natoma Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5236-n-natoma-ave/) | 590 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x27'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $47,000 | [B200511028](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511028/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [5214 N Natoma Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5214-n-natoma-ave/) | 680 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $34,495 | [B200479764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479764/) | | May 4, 2026 | [5404 N Neenah Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5404-n-neenah-ave/) | 870 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 3.16 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $6,004 | [B200468429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468429/) | | May 4, 2026 | [5404 N Neenah Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5404-n-neenah-ave/) | 870 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.64 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $34,016 | [B200468424](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468424/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [5215 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5215-n-rutherford-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x24'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $30,800 | [B200514082](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514082/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [5058 N Nashville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5058-n-nashville-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house & detached garage roofs. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01964. | $14,500 | [B200478138](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478138/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [5127 N Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5127-n-nagle-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [5361 N Normandy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5361-n-normandy-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: revision to existing permit 101067132 to reconfigure layout on 1st and 2nd floor; remove rear deck on 2nd floor and replace it with master bedroom; and change front elevation materials (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction) | $450,000 | [101080240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080240/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5425 N Natchez Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5425-n-natchez-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and exterior. | $6,500 | [B200472120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472120/) | ## 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: - [6417 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [6360 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6360-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025 - [6814 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6814-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024 - [6200 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6200-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [6161 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6161-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026 - [6160 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6160-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025 - [6954 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6954-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Oct 12, 2023 - [6043 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6043-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025 - [7004 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7004-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 - [7006 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7006-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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