# Building permits at 7948 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 30, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 30, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel upgrade and utility meter upgrade. | $3,000 | [B200423715](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200423715/) | | Jan 16, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 6.375 kw. Array output: 6.375 kw. Location: the roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0420. | $9,562 | [B200410809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200410809/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 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 11, 2026 | [7937 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7937-s-constance-ave/) | 380 ft W | 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' '. | $24,000 | [B200511086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511086/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [7958 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7958-s-constance-ave/) | 460 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 105 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 96 square feet. Landing n | $12,000 | [B200509769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509769/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [8021 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-constance-ave/) | 520 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200506763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506763/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [8021 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-constance-ave/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200506768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506768/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [7958 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7958-s-constance-ave/) | 460 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: south and west elevation. | $100 | [B200480985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480985/) | | May 4, 2026 | [8012 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8012-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing rear enclosed wood porch with open stairs, enclose porch stair per plan and new 2 car parking pad for an existing two floor 2 d.u. Brick building per plan. | $17,600 | [101080705](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080705/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [7816 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7816-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 cbrc:- interior renovation & exterior repairs of a two d.u.masonry building, update m.e.p equipment & fixture. Cure building violations (occupancy group r5-residence; type IIIA construction) | $363,000 | [101086127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086127/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [7835 S Ridgeland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-ridgeland-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st second third. | $7,800 | [B200507587](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507587/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [8050 S Chappel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8050-s-chappel-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to a vestibule for a vertical platform lift addition for 2 story cps school building. (Occupancy group e-1; type IA construction) | $80,000 | [101084181](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084181/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [8050 S Chappel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8050-s-chappel-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $50,000 | [101086895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086895/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [7835 S Ridgeland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-ridgeland-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: unit 1 and 2 unit. | $8,500 | [B200480666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480666/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [7835 S Ridgeland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-ridgeland-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 1 and unit 2. | $5,000 | [B200480495](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480495/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [7828 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7828-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC; exist. 3 Story, 5 du masonry building with unfinished basement. Convert exist. 3Rd floor apartments (2 units) to single unit. Remove center stair from 2nd to 3rd floor. New 3rd floof kitchen and laundry area. Replace exist. 3 Car masonry garage. All work per approved architectural plans | $100,000 | [101082757](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082757/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [7754 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7754-s-bennett-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | For permit 101016462: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474446](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474446/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on S Bennett Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7943 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7943-s-bennett-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2025 - [7959 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7959-s-bennett-ave/): newest permit Nov 3, 2024 - [7926 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7926-s-bennett-ave/): newest permit Feb 5, 2025 - [7810 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7810-s-bennett-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026 - [7801 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7801-s-bennett-ave/): newest permit Mar 14, 2025 - [7758 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7758-s-bennett-ave/): newest permit Nov 20, 2025 - [7754 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7754-s-bennett-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026 - [7736 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7736-s-bennett-ave/): newest permit Mar 11, 2025 - [7613 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7613-s-bennett-ave/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026 - [8340 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8340-s-bennett-ave/): newest permit Jun 27, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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