# Building permits at 8522 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 22: Sc 2019 CBC; existing 2 story brick 2 flat with full basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 22, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC; existing 2 story brick 2 flat with full basement. Duplex 1st floor unit with basement. New framing, drywall, MEP in basement for duplex. Modify existing rear enclosed porch with new open stairs from 1st to 2nd floor. Express permit b200455114 for new garage. All work per approved archit | $60,000 | [101081266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081266/) | | Mar 30, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $22,000 | [B200455114](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455114/) | | Sep 10, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Work in both units; replace drywall on ceilings and walls throughout, replace doors, windows, downspots, gutters, elect service and replace flooring.s.a.e. ( No plumbing ) | $5,200 | [100309872](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100309872/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 13, 2026 | [8521 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8521-s-carpenter-st/) | 85 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.5 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $13,550 | [B200476741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476741/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [8426 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8426-s-carpenter-st/) | 620 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $28,085 | [B200510488](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510488/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [8542 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8542-s-aberdeen-st/) | 390 ft SW | Other | For permit 101083057: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509927/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [8426 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8426-s-may-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert: CBC 2019- fire restoration and code update/ interior alterations and new 2nd floor addition, exist 2 story SFR w/ basement/ v-a construction | $100,000 | [101086851](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086851/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [8414 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8414-s-sangamon-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing vacant 1.5 story residential wood framed building with basement of type v-a construction. Changes in layout to include three new bedrooms and two new bathrooms, kitchen, and unfinished basement. Includes new mechanical and plumbing layouts, and n | $85,000 | [101086486](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086486/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [8500 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8500-s-morgan-st/) | 400 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.25 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,375 | [B200507219](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507219/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [8420 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8420-s-carpenter-st/) | 680 ft N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 12; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: bathroom and whole house. | $15,000 | [B200507019](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507019/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [8531 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8531-s-sangamon-st/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, service feeder, service conductor. | $1,500 | [B200507824](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507824/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [8627 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8627-s-may-st/) | 910 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.0585 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar with battery. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $16,919 | [B200479728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479728/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [8441 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8441-s-aberdeen-st/) | 540 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 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), main floor and basement. | $3,500 | [B200507034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507034/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [8542 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8542-s-aberdeen-st/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Complete interior remodel of existing two story single family residence including new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. | $85,000 | [101083057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083057/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [8642 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8642-s-aberdeen-st/) | 930 ft S | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $15,000 | [101085183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085183/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [8642 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8642-s-aberdeen-st/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200475044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475044/) | | May 18, 2026 | [8642 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8642-s-aberdeen-st/) | 930 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | *Ada modification - new front deck stairs for new vpl with associated concrete work | $25,997 | [B200470648](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470648/) | | May 14, 2026 | [8641 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8641-s-carpenter-st/) | 850 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x24'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $25,000 | [B200470657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470657/) | | May 6, 2026 | [8426 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8426-s-carpenter-st/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 1.5 story SFD w/basement interior alterations and installation of new interior finishes new rear open wood deckupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems (occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $120,000 | [101076476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076476/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 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 N | 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 | [8329 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8329-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | | Jun 27, 2026 | [957 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/957-w-87th-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to address affected fire damaged electrical, plumbing and drywall at bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room and bath.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor unit 8709 west | $5,000 | [B200471584](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471584/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1144 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-w-87th-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Sign | Install new permanent non-illuminated flat cut out acrylic wall sign onto south wall of building above entrance facing W 87th st | $750 | [101081104](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081104/) | ## 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: - [8521 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8521-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026 - [8529 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8529-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026 - [8509 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8509-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026 - [8539 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8539-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [8426 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8426-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [8420 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8420-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [8625 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8625-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [8630 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8630-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025 - [8631 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8631-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026 - [8634 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8634-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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