# Building permits at 8908 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 22: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits (20 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | 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/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 22 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 29, 2026 | [8900 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8900-s-emerald-ave/) | 340 ft W | 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/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [8942 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8942-s-lowe-ave/) | 490 ft SE | 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/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [8744 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8744-s-union-ave/) | 850 ft N | 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/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [9006 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9006-s-union-ave/) | 610 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.1 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,390 | [B200479339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479339/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [9006 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9006-s-union-ave/) | 610 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $5,000 | [B200480048](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480048/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [8908 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8908-s-lowe-ave/) | 330 ft E | 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/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [9041 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9041-s-union-ave/) | 1,000 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall. | $5,000 | [B200478377](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478377/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [9005 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9005-s-wallace-st/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Proposed rear 1 story addition w/crawl space, lowering of existing basement, and 2 car garage serving an existing 2 story SFR, per plans. Certified plan corrections. | $40,000 | [101074140](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074140/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [8919 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8919-s-halsted-st/) | 590 ft W | 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 24, 2026 | [8816 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8816-s-union-ave/) | 560 ft N | 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/) | 270 ft W | 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 10, 2026 | [8919 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8919-s-halsted-st/) | 590 ft W | 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/) | | May 5, 2026 | [8901 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8901-s-emerald-ave/) | 270 ft W | 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), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [855 W 89th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/855-w-89th-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: existing wireless communication facility. | $35,000 | [B200512048](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512048/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [8733 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8733-s-wallace-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Other | Reinstate permit#101016085 inspection must be scheduled by april 2027 | Not listed | [101089252](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089252/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [8923 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8923-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.5 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $8,550 | [B200481790](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481790/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [8923 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8923-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,955 | [B200481787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481787/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [8928 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8928-s-parnell-ave/) | 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: 8.55 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,245 | [B200479718](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479718/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [9050 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9050-s-wallace-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 10 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: rooftop. | $1,000 | [B200474713](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474713/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [9050 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9050-s-wallace-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 10 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: basement. | $1,000 | [B200474968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474968/) | | May 20, 2026 | [9050 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9050-s-wallace-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rooftop. | $21,812 | [B200471480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471480/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [8745 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8745-s-wallace-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | ## 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 Union Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [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 - [8816 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8816-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026 - [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 - [8744 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8744-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026 - [9119 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9119-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [9145 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9145-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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