# Building permits at 8939 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 22, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 2 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 19 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: whole house. | $29,777 | [B200411731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200411731/) |
| Apr 14, 2015 | Fence, wall or deck | Fences: 60ft 0in x 6ft 0in: qty 1 | $3,000 | [100590100](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100590100/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

2 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | [9026 S Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9026-s-leavitt-st/) | 490 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr CBC 2019. Interior rehab for the 2 story masonry single family residence with a basement which includes a new rear concrete stair, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, as per architectural plans. | $295,000 | [101083867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083867/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | [9117 S Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9117-s-leavitt-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 24'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard fence. | $3,700 | [B200471268](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471268/) |

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

- [9001 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9001-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Dec 13, 2024
- [9143 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9143-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025
- [9210 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9210-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025
- [9261 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9261-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [9313 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9313-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025
- [9402 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9402-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025
- [9415 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9415-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [9443 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9443-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025
- [10029 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10029-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Feb 12, 2026
- [10044 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10044-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025

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