# Building permits at 8159 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 15: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 5 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 15, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.12 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $50,508 | [B200472127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472127/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200473124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473124/) | | Mar 18, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Replace water damaged ceiling, window & doors- same size & location (restore interior of 2 story single family residence to original condition);subject to field inspections | $15,000 | [100586001](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100586001/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 5 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 10, 2026 | [8310 W Catherine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8310-w-catherine-ave/) | 880 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 13 kw. Array output: 19.35 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $46,765 | [B200476931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476931/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [8218 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8218-w-berwyn-ave/) | 930 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.6 kw. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $6,840 | [B200475519](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475519/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [8218 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8218-w-berwyn-ave/) | 930 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.6 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $27,100 | [B200475517](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475517/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [8218 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8218-w-berwyn-ave/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $5,770 | [B200475522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475522/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [8114 W Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8114-w-farragut-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 200'-0' ' (length). Location: sideyard and backyard. | $9,702 | [B200514536](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514536/) | ## 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 W Balmoral Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [8340 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8340-w-balmoral-ave/): newest permit Jan 26, 2026 - [7715 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7715-w-balmoral-ave/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026 - [7635 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7635-w-balmoral-ave/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024 - [7633 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7633-w-balmoral-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024 - [7625 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7625-w-balmoral-ave/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 - [7225 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7225-w-balmoral-ave/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026 - [5051 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5051-w-balmoral-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025 - [5025 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5025-w-balmoral-ave/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024 - [4839 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4839-w-balmoral-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025 - [4836 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4836-w-balmoral-ave/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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