# Building permits at 8026 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Dec 13, 2024: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 13, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 12.48 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $23,712 | [B200408574](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408574/) | | Dec 10, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: meter, service conductors. | $1,450 | [B200408345](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408345/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [8109 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8109-s-marquette-ave/) | 880 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.2 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $18,680 | [B200507007](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507007/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7919 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-essex-ave/) | 950 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof covering replacent. IL Roofing contractor license: 104005608. | $15,000 | [B200507578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507578/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [2633 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2633-e-79th-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc 1- story commercial bldg interior alterations for new tutoring center as per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $68,000 | [101079687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079687/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [8109 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8109-s-marquette-ave/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior, service feeder. | $6,500 | [B200507010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507010/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [8021 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-phillips-ave/) | 910 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: south side of building). | $3,500 | [B200479016](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479016/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [7919 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-essex-ave/) | 950 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Emergency removal of dilapidated 3-story porch at rear. Locations: 6 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, remove 3 story frame rear porch per inspection. | $5,000 | [B200478733](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478733/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [2643 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2643-e-81st-st/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, backyard, 1st floor, 2nd floor. | $9,000 | [B200477121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477121/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [2643 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2643-e-81st-st/) | 640 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $5,000 | [B200477097](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477097/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [8021 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-phillips-ave/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: New 3 car masonry detached garage (occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $30,000 | [101071027](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071027/) | | May 4, 2026 | [8148 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8148-s-colfax-ave/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: both floors. | $1,000 | [B200468856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468856/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [2649 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2649-e-79th-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 84 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: electrical service replacement. | $15,000 | [B200511813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511813/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [8142 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8142-s-marquette-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 59'-11' ' (length). Location: left side. | $2,587 | [B200510620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510620/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7918 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7918-s-essex-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry repairs, tuckpointing, repl lintels up 6ft. | $12,500 | [B200507577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507577/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [2447 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2447-e-79th-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior renovations for an existing 3 story, 8 unit mixed-use building. No change to demising walls or common areas. New mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. Exterior work includes repair of existing wood porch & stairs to make it code compliant (occ group R-2, const. Type iiia) | $200,000 | [101077303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077303/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [2626 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2626-e-79th-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall at walls and ceiling, no plumbing, electrical or structural repairs included. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), ceiling wall. | $8,400 | [B200465800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465800/) | | May 26, 2026 | [7900 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7900-s-essex-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Other | For permit b200005918: replacement plumbing contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471333/) | ## 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 Colfax Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [8021 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Feb 7, 2025 - [8018 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8018-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025 - [7957 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7957-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jan 14, 2025 - [7955 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7955-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025 - [8104 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8104-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025 - [8113 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8113-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025 - [7938 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7938-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jul 31, 2025 - [8117 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8117-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [8147 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8147-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026 - [8148 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8148-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit May 4, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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