# Building permits at 8501 S Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 16: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 16, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: garage, basement, bathrooms, dining room. | $6,453 | [B200474883](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474883/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 8 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 27, 2026 | [8519 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8519-s-kenneth-ave/) | 190 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1658 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $20,015 | [B200471443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471443/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [8524 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8524-s-kostner-ave/) | 350 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 12.6 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $33,940 | [B200514646](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514646/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [8524 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8524-s-kostner-ave/) | 350 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200514647](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514647/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [8533 S Kolmar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8533-s-kolmar-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Other | For permit 101072135: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511690/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [8445 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8445-s-kolin-ave/) | 690 ft E | Sign | Installation of free standing sign | $52,500 | [101085487](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085487/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [8615 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8615-s-kenneth-ave/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: constructing a proposed second floor addition to an existing signle family residence consisting of (2) bedrooms, 1 bathroom and relocating laundry room. First floor modifications for new stairway by removing bedroom walls including all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing p | $150,000 | [101081061](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081061/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 11, 2026 | [8618 S Kolmar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8618-s-kolmar-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 137'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $9,000 | [B200506911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506911/) | | May 20, 2026 | [8343 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8343-s-kolin-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1912 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01966. | $18,657 | [B200471456](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471456/) | ## 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 Kenneth Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [8519 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8519-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit May 27, 2026 - [8615 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8615-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [8634 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8634-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025 - [7935 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7935-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2025 - [7927 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7927-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2025 - [7729 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7729-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Apr 12, 2025 - [6829 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6829-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit May 11, 2026 - [6814 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6814-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025 - [6714 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6714-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025 - [6453 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6453-s-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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