# Building permits at 8147 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 19: Existing 2 story 4 dweling unit brick building with bsmt. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits (10 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 19, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: existing 2 story 4 dweling unit brick building with bsmt. Interior renovation of all 4 units with new mechanical, electrical and plumbing and new exterior staircase - to include duplexing both first floor units to basement. All work as per approved plans. Certified plan corrections. | $30,000 | [101073347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073347/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 4, 2026 | [8148 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8148-s-colfax-ave/) | 85 ft W | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [8142 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8142-s-marquette-ave/) | 580 ft E | 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/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [8210 S Manistee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8210-s-manistee-ave/) | 960 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $1,500 | [B200509597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509597/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [8109 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8109-s-marquette-ave/) | 770 ft NE | 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 12, 2026 | [8109 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8109-s-marquette-ave/) | 770 ft NE | 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/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [2643 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2643-e-81st-st/) | 630 ft NE | 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/) | 630 ft NE | 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 30, 2026 | [2650 E 83rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2650-e-83rd-st/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: 1st floor outside the property. | $8,500 | [B200473566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473566/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [2650 E 83rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2650-e-83rd-st/) | 930 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1195 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: parts of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017913. | $9,000 | [B200473561](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473561/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [8235 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8235-s-kingston-ave/) | 630 ft SW | 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 rear. | $2,850 | [B200474140](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474140/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [8235 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8235-s-kingston-ave/) | 630 ft SW | 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 back. | $9,500 | [B200474129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474129/) | ## 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: - [8148 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8148-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit May 4, 2026 - [8117 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8117-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [8113 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8113-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025 - [8104 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8104-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025 - [8026 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8026-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Dec 13, 2024 - [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 - [8343 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8343-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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