# Building permits at 8046 S May St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 4: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (15 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 4, 2026 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: home roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $43,791 | [B200461017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461017/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 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 22, 2026 | [8135 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8135-s-elizabeth-st/) | 790 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.95 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $31,505 | [B200511872](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511872/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [7924 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7924-s-racine-ave/) | 950 ft N | Other | Permit expires on 11/03/2026 erection starts: 9/11/2026, erection ends: 9/12/2026. Self cert cbc2019 - 2026 79th st renaissance festival stage on sept 12, 2026. Set-up sept 11 and takedown sept 12. 1 - 44X30 mobile stage with wings. Gagdc with bright lights productions inc. | $4,000 | [101088094](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088094/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [8019 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-may-st/) | 300 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self cert CBC 2019: interior alterations to existing 1 story SFR w/ basement/ new wood deck in rear/ new frame garage/ iii-a construction | $200,000 | [101085389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085389/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [8009 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8009-s-elizabeth-st/) | 700 ft 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: 10.8 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $32,677 | [B200474693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474693/) | | May 27, 2026 | [8012 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8012-s-elizabeth-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 18, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 150 SQ. FT. Location: masonry repairs. | $30,000 | [B200469329](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469329/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [8019 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-morgan-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor kitchen and bathroom | $100 | [B200508567](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508567/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [8019 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-morgan-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor kitchen and bathroom | $100 | [B200508565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508565/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [8151 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8151-s-morgan-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $2,850 | [B200509421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509421/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [8151 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8151-s-morgan-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200509420](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509420/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7916 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7916-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Other | For permit 101080175: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480609/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [8215 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8215-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 13 kw. Array output: 19.8 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $47,620 | [B200479692](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479692/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [7920 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7920-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 50sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: exterior porch. Brick bannisters, lintels, steps. | $35,000 | [B200472539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472539/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [8123 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8123-s-morgan-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3202 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house and garage roofs. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019553. | $28,230 | [B200475722](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475722/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7917 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-throop-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in living room and dining room. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor unit | $100 | [B200475632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475632/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7917 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-throop-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in living room and dining room. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor unit | $100 | [B200475598](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475598/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [7917 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and remodeling of an existing 2 story, 2 dwelling units residence with basement. Basement duplexing to 1st floor unit. New rear 2-story porch. | $120,000 | [101078009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078009/) | | May 4, 2026 | [7916 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7916-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations in an existing 2 story SFR, per plans. | $120,000 | [101080175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080175/) | ## 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 May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [8019 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026 - [8014 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8014-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [8009 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8009-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025 - [8131 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8131-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025 - [7947 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7947-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025 - [7941 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7941-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024 - [7915 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7915-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [7842 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7842-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026 - [7827 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7827-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 - [7823 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7823-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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