# Building permits at 8447 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 2, 2025: Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 2, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). | $3,500 | [B200428138](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200428138/) | | Aug 14, 2014 | Fence, wall or deck | Garage | $15,300 | [100555557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100555557/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [8438 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8438-s-kingston-ave/) | 420 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications - new front deck and stairs for vpl with associated concrete work | $25,400 | [B200509246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509246/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [8401 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8401-s-kingston-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 13 kw. Array output: 17.22 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $42,718 | [B200474764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474764/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [8414 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8414-s-kingston-ave/) | 530 ft NW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 8; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: existing elevations. | $12,000 | [B200474315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474315/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [8401 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8401-s-kingston-ave/) | 580 ft NW | 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, exterior. | $6,660 | [B200474769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474769/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [8401 S Saginaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8401-s-saginaw-ave/) | 580 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 12700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003433. | $700,000 | [B200471766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471766/) | | May 19, 2026 | [8437 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8437-s-kingston-ave/) | 350 ft W | Alteration or repair | ADA Bathroom modifications. Remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work. | $22,387 | [B200470611](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470611/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 24, 2026 | [8557 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8557-s-marquette-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.6 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $28,940 | [B200478686](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478686/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [8511 S Manistee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8511-s-manistee-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front porch, N. Lower, front lower, inner porch W.. | $15,000 | [B200479496](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479496/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [8557 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8557-s-marquette-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200478689](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478689/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [8633 S Saginaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8633-s-saginaw-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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 | [B200477658](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477658/) | | May 21, 2026 | [8357 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8357-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to add office and powder room at heated attic level with associated plumbing and electrical.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), attic. | $59,215 | [B200467799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467799/) | ## 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: - [8418 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8418-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2025 - [8343 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8343-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [8620 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8620-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Dec 31, 2024 - [8630 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8630-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2025 - [8651 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8651-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [8739 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8739-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025 - [8741 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8741-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026 - [8148 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8148-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit May 4, 2026 - [8147 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8147-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026 - [8117 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8117-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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