# Building permits at 8215 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 28: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits (11 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 28, 2026 | 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/) | | Aug 9, 2016 | Fence, wall or deck | Fences: 58ft 4in x 6ft 0in: qty 1 | $3,675 | [100664056](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100664056/) | | Jul 18, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4004-02830 | Not listed | [B100550721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100550721/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [8143 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8143-s-sangamon-st/) | 760 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Repair existing rear open wood porch as per plans. | $8,500 | [101088234](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088234/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [8151 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8151-s-morgan-st/) | 440 ft NE | 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/) | 440 ft NE | 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 27, 2026 | [8242 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8242-s-carpenter-st/) | 300 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.35 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $24,665 | [B200507220](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507220/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [8250 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8250-s-carpenter-st/) | 380 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 15.75 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $34,925 | [B200507040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507040/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [8250 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8250-s-carpenter-st/) | 380 ft S | 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 | [B200507042](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507042/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [8329 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8329-s-carpenter-st/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,500 | [B200478234](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478234/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [8123 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8123-s-morgan-st/) | 670 ft NE | 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/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [8320 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8320-s-carpenter-st/) | 740 ft S | 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 | [B200476013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476013/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [8320 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8320-s-carpenter-st/) | 740 ft S | 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 rear. | $9,500 | [B200475993](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475993/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [8351 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8351-s-morgan-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: entire roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018211. | $34,000 | [B200507959](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507959/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [8328 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8328-s-may-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, back of building. | $7,500 | [B200479159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479159/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [8331 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8331-s-may-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: proposed 2nd floor frame addition built without the building permit and interior alterations to an existing brick single family residence with basement as per plans to correct open code violations | $85,000 | [101079843](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079843/) | ## 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 Carpenter St with permits, nearest house number first: - [8242 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8242-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [8250 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8250-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026 - [8312 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8312-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025 - [8316 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8316-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024 - [8320 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8320-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [8101 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8101-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024 - [8329 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8329-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026 - [8048 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8048-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Mar 28, 2025 - [8037 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8037-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [8402 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8402-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 10, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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