# Building permits at 8524 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 8: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 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 | 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/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

7 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [8533 S Kolmar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8533-s-kolmar-ave/) | 920 ft W | 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/) | 620 ft NE | 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/) | 600 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [8501 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8501-s-kenneth-ave/) | 350 ft NW | 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/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [8519 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8519-s-kenneth-ave/) | 260 ft W | 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/) |

### 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/) | 0.23 mi N | 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 Kostner Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [8438 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8438-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025
- [8130 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8130-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026
- [8017 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8017-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [8010 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8010-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [7949 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7949-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026
- [7802 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7802-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [7575 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7575-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024
- [6604 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6604-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025
- [6555 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6555-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024
- [6423 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6423-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Aug 6, 2025

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