# Building permits at 8631 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 8: Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 boiler - hot water. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 8, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 boiler - hot water(peerless water boiler series mi-x, basement). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $15,000 | [B200455568](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455568/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 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 14, 2026 | [8641 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8641-s-carpenter-st/) | 100 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 16, 2026 | [916 W 86th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/916-w-86th-pl/) | 740 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 8.36 kw. Location: exterior, roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0529. | $25,665 | [B200515516](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515516/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [8542 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8542-s-aberdeen-st/) | 680 ft NW | 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/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [8531 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8531-s-sangamon-st/) | 940 ft NE | 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/) | 660 ft W | 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/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [8542 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8542-s-aberdeen-st/) | 680 ft NW | 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/) | 770 ft N | 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 27, 2026 | [957 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/957-w-87th-st/) | 490 ft SE | 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 24, 2026 | [8642 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8642-s-aberdeen-st/) | 430 ft W | 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/) | 430 ft W | 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/) | 910 ft W | 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/) | 430 ft W | 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/) | ### 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/) | 0.21 mi 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: 0.10125 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 N | 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 11, 2026 | [8441 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8441-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [8750 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8750-s-peoria-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $23,810 | [B200481546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481546/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [8750 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8750-s-peoria-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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, meter, exterior, service feeder. | $4,500 | [B200481551](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481551/) | | May 4, 2026 | [917 W 88th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/917-w-88th-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main entry and mdf. | $45,500 | [B200467952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467952/) | ## 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: - [8630 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8630-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025 - [8634 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8634-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025 - [8625 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8625-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [8641 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8641-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit May 14, 2026 - [8539 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8539-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [8529 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8529-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026 - [8522 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8522-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026 - [8521 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8521-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026 - [8509 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8509-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026 - [8811 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8811-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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