# Building permits at 8526 S May St, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Apr 24: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 24, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 13 kw. Array output: 16.605 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $41,550 | [B200466756](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466756/) | | Mar 24, 2026 | 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, service conductor. | $9,000 | [B200463373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463373/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [8426 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8426-s-carpenter-st/) | 940 ft NE | 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/) | 370 ft SE | 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/) | 660 ft N | 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/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [8420 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8420-s-carpenter-st/) | 980 ft NE | 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 17, 2026 | [8430 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8430-s-elizabeth-st/) | 910 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 14.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $33,215 | [B200481605](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481605/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [8627 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8627-s-may-st/) | 670 ft S | 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/) | 660 ft NE | 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/) | 370 ft SE | 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/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [8521 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8521-s-carpenter-st/) | 750 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/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [8642 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8642-s-aberdeen-st/) | 890 ft SE | 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/) | 890 ft SE | 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/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1144 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-w-87th-st/) | 990 ft S | 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/) | | May 18, 2026 | [8642 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8642-s-aberdeen-st/) | 890 ft SE | 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 6, 2026 | [8426 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8426-s-carpenter-st/) | 940 ft NE | 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [8719 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8719-s-racine-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.10125 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $20,495 | [B200509562](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509562/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [8500 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8500-s-morgan-st/) | 0.19 mi E | 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/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [8545 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8545-s-ada-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $24,558 | [B200480306](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480306/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [8328 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8328-s-may-st/) | 0.25 mi N | 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/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | | May 14, 2026 | [8641 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8641-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | ## 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 May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [8615 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8615-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025 - [8622 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8622-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026 - [8625 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8625-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025 - [8426 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8426-s-may-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 - [8627 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8627-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026 - [8633 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8633-s-may-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2025 - [8637 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8637-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025 - [8348 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8348-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025 - [8347 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8347-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2025 - [8720 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8720-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 28, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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