# Building permits at 8042 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Aug 6, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits (9 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 6, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $19,000 | [B200435893](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200435893/) | | Nov 23, 2015 | Electrical | Service conductors to be replaced 100 amps 2 meters | Not listed | [B100624926](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100624926/) | | Jun 12, 2013 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 339-10807-01 resi 1st flr | $100 | [B100492178](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100492178/) | | Jun 12, 2013 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 339-10806-01 resi 2nd flr | Not listed | [B100492176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100492176/) | | Dec 14, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Rehab existing two story building and new duplex basement w/ first floor and new fence six feet high | $26,800 | [100212840](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100212840/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [8023 S Stewart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8023-s-stewart-ave/) | 770 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement townhome unit d. (Occupancy group R-2; type 3a construction) | $70,000 | [101087164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087164/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [7936 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-parnell-ave/) | 800 ft NW | 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/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [8052 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8052-s-harvard-ave/) | 1,000 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 40. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: 1st floor. | $3,000 | [B200475600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475600/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [7936 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-parnell-ave/) | 800 ft NW | 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 11, 2026 | [8042 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8042-s-harvard-ave/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation throughout existing 1 1/2 story with basement single family residence. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction) certified plan corrections. | $15,000 | [101079985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079985/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [7930 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7930-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 | [7930 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7930-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 1, 2026 | [7942 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7942-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [7928 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7928-s-harvard-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: replace roof + install 8 inch insulation per code. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016500. | $30,000 | [B200481265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481265/) | | May 28, 2026 | [515 W Winneconna Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-w-winneconna-pkwy/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on S Normal Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7746 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7746-s-normal-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026 - [7712 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7712-s-normal-ave/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 - [7626 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7626-s-normal-ave/): newest permit May 21, 2025 - [7624 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7624-s-normal-ave/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 - [8526 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8526-s-normal-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2025 - [7531 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7531-s-normal-ave/): newest permit Jun 26, 2026 - [8608 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8608-s-normal-ave/): newest permit May 26, 2026 - [8620 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8620-s-normal-ave/): newest permit Apr 12, 2025 - [8635 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8635-s-normal-ave/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024 - [7418 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7418-s-normal-ave/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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