# Building permits at 6535 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, May 29, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 29, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 2.46 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $17,138 | [B200427429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200427429/) | | May 29, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 6.56 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes on principle structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $17,138 | [B200427428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200427428/) | | May 23, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: service conductors, exterior. | $700 | [B200427110](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200427110/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 8 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [6453 S Claremont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6453-s-claremont-ave/) | 810 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1008 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof home only r047-255635. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $39,301 | [B200513590](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513590/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [6526 S Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6526-s-hoyne-ave/) | 880 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 125'-0' ' (length). Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). Location: north side of home and back of home. | $5,000 | [B200510692](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510692/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [6458 S Claremont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6458-s-claremont-ave/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | ADA Bathroom modifications. Remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work. | $22,455 | [B200507685](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507685/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [6640 S Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6640-s-oakley-ave/) | 840 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $23,473 | [B200480154](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480154/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [6612 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6612-s-bell-ave/) | 480 ft S | 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 | [B200473978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473978/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [6612 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6612-s-bell-ave/) | 480 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $5,000 | [B200473982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473982/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [6343 S Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6343-s-oakley-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Fire and water damage repairs to existing two story masonry and frame 2du building with no basement (occupancy R-5, construction va). Fire damaged roof to be replaced. Interior renovation include drywall replacement, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work. Repair front wood porch and repla | $150,000 | [101086105](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086105/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [6354 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6354-s-bell-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 5; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: replace exterior windows and doors. | $4,500 | [B200514073](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514073/) | ## 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 Bell Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [6541 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6541-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026 - [6517 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6517-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [6554 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6554-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [6608 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6608-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 - [6612 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6612-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026 - [6453 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6453-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [6626 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6626-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [6354 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6354-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 - [6328 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6328-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025 - [6759 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6759-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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