# Building permits at 8116 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, May 19: Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits (20 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 19, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $3,500 | [B200470940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470940/) | | Jan 22, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing rear porch and replace with new wood porch as per plans | $10,000 | [100463906](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100463906/) | | Sep 28, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Doors (replacement only): qty 12, furnace (replacement only): qty 1, hot water heater (replacement only): qty 6 | $6,200 | [100460454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100460454/) | | Jul 16, 2007 | Plumbing | Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1 | $750 | [100189298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100189298/) | | Apr 17, 2007 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair to 2 existing porches as per egineers report to bring up to code. | $5,500 | [100173431](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100173431/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 22 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [8030 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8030-s-langley-ave/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of an existing two story 2-unit masonry IIIA with a unfinished basement residential building zoning rt-4 remove and rplace existing rear wood stair and remove abd replace existing masonry garage with new wood frame garage as per plans certified corrections subject | $70,000 | [101079436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079436/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [8145 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8145-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Self-cert interior alterations of former flower shop at first floor and basement of existing 2-story plus basement masonry building for new nail salon (personal services) and micro-blading (body art) at first floor. Work includes interior non-structural demolition, installation of 2 access | $150,000 | [101088226](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088226/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [8134 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8134-s-maryland-ave/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs per plan | $27,300 | [101088646](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088646/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [8216 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8216-s-maryland-ave/) | 950 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 19'-0' ' x18'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $12,000 | [B200509903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509903/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [8110 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8110-s-langley-ave/) | 340 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit#100875908 inspection must be scheduled by december 2026 | Not listed | [101087935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087935/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [8022 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8022-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 690 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: garage. | $100 | [B200507292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507292/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [8124 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8124-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 340 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: garage. | $100 | [B200506855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506855/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [8129 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8129-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 920 ft W | 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 | [B200481305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481305/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [8129 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8129-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 920 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New temporary 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200481303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481303/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [8223 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8223-s-langley-ave/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 9 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: all three apartments. | $3,000 | [B200471052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471052/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [8216 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8216-s-maryland-ave/) | 950 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $7,500 | [B200469986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469986/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [8138 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8138-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 400 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: rooffing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017730. | $2,500 | [B200473265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473265/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [8138 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8138-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 400 ft SE | Roofing | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 80 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and side work. | $3,000 | [B200472875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472875/) | | May 29, 2026 | [8229 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8229-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 890 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(in the utility room). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), utility room. | $7,000 | [B200471633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471633/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [8007 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $49,900 | [B101085891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085891/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [8007 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $49,900 | [101085891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085891/) | | Sep 5, 2026 | [8048 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8048-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $31,000 | [B200481728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481728/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [8115 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8115-s-rhodes-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Other | For permit 101082108: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479983/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [8000 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8000-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and public area. | $7,500 | [B200478721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478721/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [8001 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8001-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replacement of existing 3-story rear enclosed porch with new open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $29,900 | [101085563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085563/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [8015 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8015-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 20 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 6 residential unit(s), 0 | $16,000 | [B200471122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471122/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [8115 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8115-s-rhodes-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior renovation to an exist. SFR. Replace exist. Rear wood steps in same location, replace exist. Garage door back to original location. Two car brick garage. New mechanical, electrical and plumbing. (Occupancy group R-5 type IIIA construction) | $60,000 | [101082108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082108/) | ## 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 Evans Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [8122 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8122-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [8129 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8129-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Sep 27, 2023 - [8043 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8043-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025 - [8200 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8200-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025 - [8201 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8201-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Dec 27, 2025 - [8025 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8025-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Feb 20, 2025 - [8227 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8227-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Nov 28, 2025 - [7948 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7948-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024 - [7832 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7832-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024 - [7814 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7814-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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