# Building permits at 8720 S May St, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Mar 28, 2025: Spr 2019 CBC interior renovation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (16 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior renovation, replace rear 2-story wood porch and MEP work to cure violations at existing 2-story brick & frame residence (construction type VA, occupancy type r-5) | $30,000 | [101065574](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065574/) | | Jul 17, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations, add rear 1 story frame addition, replace rear 2 story wood porch and MEP work to cure violations at existing 2-story brick & frame residence (construction type VA, occupancy type r-5) per plans | $65,000 | [100967365](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100967365/) | | Jan 9, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing two (2) story open frame porch as per plans. | $10,000 | [100507071](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100507071/) | | Aug 29, 2013 | Electrical | Upgrade service add public meter | $1,000 | [B100506218](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100506218/) | | Nov 15, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear frame porch with new porch per arch plans to correct violations. | $7,000 | [100212345](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100212345/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [8719 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8719-s-racine-ave/) | 250 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: 0.10125 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $20,495 | [B200509562](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509562/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [8834 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8834-s-aberdeen-st/) | 850 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 5 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0250. | $5,940 | [B200507439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507439/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [8834 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8834-s-aberdeen-st/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: electrical. | $2,500 | [B200507488](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507488/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [8627 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8627-s-may-st/) | 620 ft N | 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 31, 2026 | [8731 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8731-s-throop-st/) | 920 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 19. Lighting outlets: 13. Specific location: first floor, exterior. | $7,000 | [B200480964](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480964/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [8731 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8731-s-throop-st/) | 920 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: residence and garage roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104005880. | $14,000 | [B200480222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480222/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [8844 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8844-s-aberdeen-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $2,850 | [B200476310](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476310/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [8844 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8844-s-aberdeen-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200476307](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476307/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [8642 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8642-s-aberdeen-st/) | 560 ft NE | 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/) | 560 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: 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/) | 310 ft NW | 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/) | 560 ft NE | 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/) | 880 ft NE | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [8542 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8542-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [8836 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8836-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019-cbrc: interior remodeling of an existing 2-story frame building to deconvert an illegal rooming house and restore it to its original single-family residence (s.f.r.) status. Work to include new finishes and partition walls in the basement, repairs to the front and rear wood stairs, an | $150,000 | [101079149](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079149/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [8542 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8542-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 27, 2026 | [957 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/957-w-87th-st/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) | ## 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: - [8637 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8637-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025 - [8633 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8633-s-may-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2025 - [8627 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8627-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026 - [8625 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8625-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025 - [8622 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8622-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026 - [8615 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8615-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025 - [8830 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8830-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [8526 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8526-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026 - [9005 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9005-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026 - [9012 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9012-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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