# Building permits at 8744 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 31: Two flat total renovation, removal and replacement of rear. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: two flat total renovation, removal and replacement of rear, open wood porch, new layout and mep's throughout per plans and details. Area of work: 2,314 s.f. (Type VA construction). No change in single-use occupancy type. Pin: 25-04-, ward 21, zone rs-3 | $48,600 | [101082944](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082944/) |
| Sep 14, 2010 | Fence, wall or deck | Porch repairs, per violations (no plans required per inspections supervisor) | $500 | [100363196](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100363196/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8733 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8733-s-wallace-st/) | 750 ft E | Other | Reinstate permit#101016085 inspection must be scheduled by april 2027 | Not listed | [101089252](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089252/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [8900 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8900-s-emerald-ave/) | 830 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101074834 to show relocated stair between basement and 1st floor, MEP cahnges and to construct new 6 foot high wood fence to an existing 2 story with basement single family residence per plans. (Use group r5 construction type va) | $10,000 | [101081385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081385/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [8908 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8908-s-union-ave/) | 850 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $26,000 | [B200512501](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512501/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [808 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-w-87th-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Self cert: interior renovation of an existing restaurant tenant space within an existing one-story multi-tenant commercial building (type ii-b construction, b-occupancy) | $20,000 | [101083544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083544/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [756 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/756-w-87th-st/) | 840 ft NW | 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/) | 840 ft NW | 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/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [8908 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8908-s-lowe-ave/) | 910 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $27,955 | [B200478494](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478494/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8633 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8633-s-emerald-ave/) | 880 ft N | 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/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [8816 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8816-s-union-ave/) | 290 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 8'-0' ' (length). Location: exterior perimeter of home. | $9,500 | [B200475616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475616/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [8901 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8901-s-emerald-ave/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural interior replacement of drywall. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor and basement | $5,000 | [B200469178](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469178/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [8745 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8745-s-wallace-st/) | 740 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - existing 2 dwelling units residential house, interior alterations to be re-configure all floor per new layout and new MEP required. Re-built existing back porch on existing foot print as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $60,000 | [101063370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063370/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [8633 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8633-s-emerald-ave/) | 880 ft N | 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/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [8901 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8901-s-emerald-ave/) | 800 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $24,150 | [B200467360](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467360/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | [8942 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8942-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $27,230 | [B200481281](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481281/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [8919 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8919-s-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.02 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,138 | [B200473981](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473981/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [8919 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8919-s-halsted-st/) | 0.21 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: exterior. | $1,500 | [B200473989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473989/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Union Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [8816 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8816-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [8618 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8618-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [8605 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8605-s-union-ave/): newest permit Mar 12, 2025
- [8908 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8908-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [8927 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8927-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [8942 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8942-s-union-ave/): newest permit Mar 12, 2026
- [8949 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8949-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025
- [9006 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9006-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026
- [9035 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9035-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024
- [9041 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9041-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026

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