# Building permits at 7930 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL Seven permits on record here. The newest, Sep 15: Replacement electrical contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 630 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | Other | For permit 101061779: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511622](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511622/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | Other | For permit 101069345: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511621/) | | Sep 19, 2025 | Other | For permit 101069345: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200443261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200443261/) | | Sep 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of the existing unfinished basement within an existing 2-story, type VA frame, 27' ht., 2-unit residence for a new basement ADU conversion unit in compliance with the city of chicago ADU pilot program for conversion from 2 dwelling units to 3 dwelling units (occupancy | $27,000 | [101069345](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069345/) | | Mar 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of existing 2-story, type VA frame, 27' ht. 2-Unit residential building with basement including basement dig-down and new front and rear porches (occupancy group R-5; type VA construction). | $225,000 | [101061779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061779/) | | May 17, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Windows (replacement only): qty 17, doors (replacement only): qty 4 | $30,000 | [100762582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100762582/) | | Dec 14, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Repair drywall as needed - all work same as existing (no electrical work) | $200 | [100216432](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100216432/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 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 1, 2026 | [7942 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7942-s-lowe-ave/) | 120 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall or principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $17,554 | [B200507401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507401/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [7845 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7845-s-union-ave/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 11; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: entire house. | $7,500 | [B200481861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481861/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [7936 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-parnell-ave/) | 670 ft E | Other | For permit 100996813: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473588](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473588/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [7839 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7839-s-union-ave/) | 630 ft NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: erect new 2 story single family dwelling w/bsmt. Plans include new mech, elec, plumbing with new iron fence and landscaping.group r5 type v construction | $200,000 | [101069714](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069714/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [7955 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7955-s-emerald-ave/) | 640 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $1,250 | [B200478773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478773/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [7936 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-parnell-ave/) | 670 ft E | Other | Reinstate permit no 100996813, must begin work and or request inspections no later than october 2026 on permit no 1000996813, must process administrative change to update all contractors on permit. | Not listed | [101084203](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084203/) | | May 28, 2026 | [515 W Winneconna Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-w-winneconna-pkwy/) | 1,000 ft NE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 10; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: all windows and exterior doors. | $5,000 | [B200472109](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472109/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [702 W 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/702-w-81st-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Complete interior remodel of existing two-unit residence including new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Finish basement to be included with first floor unit. | $120,000 | [101087182](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087182/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [467 W Winneconna Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/467-w-winneconna-pkwy/) | 0.25 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 8.1 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $53,557 | [B200479089](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479089/) | ## 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 Lowe Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7922 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7922-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024 - [7942 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7942-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 - [7655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7655-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jan 31, 2023 - [7629 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7629-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025 - [7609 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7609-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Feb 12, 2026 - [8551 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8551-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [8607 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8607-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024 - [7220 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7220-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026 - [7210 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7210-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [8809 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8809-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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