# Building permits at 8551 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 2: Removal of two sheds at south property line and existing 10' x 10' shed at north to be relocated 3' from. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: removal of two sheds at south property line and existing 10' x 10' shed at north to be relocated 3' from north lot line. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, storage shed back yard. | $500 | [B200506969](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506969/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-3' '. | $42,000 | [B200468602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468602/) |
| Jun 22, 2006 | Electrical | Repair/replace drywall (1/2")(5/8")- same size & location & electrical work (no plumbing work) | $2,000 | [100119465](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100119465/) |

## 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), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | [8535 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8535-s-wallace-st/) | 370 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: inside/outside near panel. | $9,651 | [B200478410](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478410/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8633 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8633-s-emerald-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101014564 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 101014564 | Not listed | [101085261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085261/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [8608 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8608-s-normal-ave/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Proposed replacement of rear wood deck for two story brick and frame towo story brick and frame residence with basement as per plans | $15,000 | [101083477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083477/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [8633 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8633-s-emerald-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 16 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 44. Lighting outlets: 46. Specific location: first floor and basement. | $6,000 | [B200470937](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470937/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8733 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8733-s-wallace-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | Reinstate permit#101016085 inspection must be scheduled by april 2027 | Not listed | [101089252](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089252/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [756 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/756-w-87th-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200480130](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480130/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [756 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/756-w-87th-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200480131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480131/) |

## 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 Lowe Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [8607 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8607-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024
- [8809 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8809-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025
- [8842 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8842-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2025
- [8848 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8848-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024
- [8908 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8908-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026
- [8920 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8920-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025
- [8942 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8942-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026
- [7942 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7942-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026
- [7930 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7930-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [7922 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7922-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024

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