# Building permits at 8121 S Perry Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 22: Nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and finishes. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits (18 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 22, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and finishes (no electrical work, no plumbing work, no mechanical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $60,000 | [B200477408](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477408/) | | Feb 24, 2026 | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 3; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: front facade. | $800 | [B200459911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200459911/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [8215 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8215-s-la-salle-st/) | 690 ft SW | Other | Reinstate permit#101066759 must request inspections by february 2027 on permit no 101066759 | Not listed | [101089412](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089412/) | | Oct 7, 2026 | [108 W 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/108-w-81st-st/) | 320 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $22,900 | [B200514713](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514713/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [8228 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8228-s-perry-ave/) | 750 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $26,000 | [B200511961](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511961/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [8101 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8101-s-la-salle-st/) | 390 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west elevation. | $171,720 | [B200510525](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510525/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [7959 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7959-s-la-salle-st/) | 990 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200481436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481436/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [48 W 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/48-w-81st-st/) | 290 ft N | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rear yard | $10,000 | [B200473823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473823/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [8131 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8131-s-wentworth-ave/) | 630 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall. | $5,000 | [B200476733](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476733/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [8222 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8222-s-perry-ave/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019-cbrc: second floor addition and interior renovation of an existing 1-story brick single-family residence. Work to include construction of a new rear wood deck and updated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout. Building to become a 2-story single-family residence upon | $150,000 | [101078378](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078378/) | | May 22, 2026 | [8241 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8241-s-la-salle-st/) | 930 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 110'-0' ' (length). Location: front yard. | $4,000 | [B200469768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469768/) | | May 13, 2026 | [8021 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-perry-ave/) | 660 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 133'-4' ' (length). Vinyl/pvc fence - 3'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $8,000 | [B200470266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470266/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [8042 S Yale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8042-s-yale-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: exterior, basement. | $3,000 | [B200511079](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511079/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [8042 S Yale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8042-s-yale-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200480059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480059/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [8132 S Yale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8132-s-yale-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,130 | [B200480918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480918/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [8132 S Yale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8132-s-yale-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $23,810 | [B200480916](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480916/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [8042 S Yale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8042-s-yale-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 3.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,985 | [B200480057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480057/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [8042 S Yale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8042-s-yale-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,260 | [B200480056](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480056/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [8132 S Yale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8132-s-yale-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $945 | [B200480920](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480920/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [7931 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7931-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1672 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: complete roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018211. | $48,453 | [B200477065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477065/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [8117 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8117-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 185'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $6,200 | [B200473005](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473005/) | ## 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 Perry Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [8216 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8216-s-perry-ave/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024 - [8220 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8220-s-perry-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [8021 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-perry-ave/): newest permit May 13, 2026 - [8222 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8222-s-perry-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 - [8228 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8228-s-perry-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [8344 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8344-s-perry-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [8355 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8355-s-perry-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2025 - [7426 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7426-s-perry-ave/): newest permit Dec 20, 2017 - [7216 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7216-s-perry-ave/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025 - [7127 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7127-s-perry-ave/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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