# Building permits at 8945 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Mar 5: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (11 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 5, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 16 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: basement, outside back of house. | $6,865 | [B200461271](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461271/) | | Oct 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: garage, repair wall above garage overhead door. | $11,850 | [B200447389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200447389/) | | Mar 14, 2025 | Other | Final reinstatement of permit no 100915600 must final inspections by july 2025 | Not listed | [101066595](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066595/) | | Apr 4, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear enclosed wood porch and stairs as per plan. Same size and location as existing. | $26,800 | [100915600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100915600/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 20, 2026 | [9037 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9037-s-commercial-ave/) | 700 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 central furnace(ameristar, a951x080bu4sac, 1st floor) 1 split dx unit(oxbox, j5ac5036a1000a). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), replace furnace and condensor. | $3,000 | [B200510217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510217/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [9023 S Muskegon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9023-s-muskegon-ave/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace rear porch same size and location to an existing 2 story masonry, residential building. | $10,000 | [101088206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088206/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [8833 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8833-s-exchange-ave/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbrcl repair existing 3-story rear enclosed wood porch in an existing 3-story masonry IIIA, 6 -unit residence. | $10,000 | [101081863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081863/) | | Aug 9, 2026 | [9048 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9048-s-commercial-ave/) | 770 ft SE | Other | For permit 101072861: additional electrical contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. Additional other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481759](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481759/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [8900 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8900-s-commercial-ave/) | 540 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: structural repair and alteration to existing 1-story mercantile building, including demolition and replacement of the existing north frame wall with new cmu wall anchored to existingconcrete foundation. No change to occupancy or building height. Existing use to remain as mercantile re | $35,000 | [101078035](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078035/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [8912 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8912-s-exchange-ave/) | 340 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear 2-story wood stairs to an existing 2- story 2-unit brick and frame building | $10,000 | [101085067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085067/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [9048 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9048-s-commercial-ave/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of vacant vanilla box and conversion to convenient store with take out restaurant in a masonry single story storefront per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $40,000 | [101072861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072861/) | | May 19, 2026 | [8911 S Houston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8911-s-houston-ave/) | 830 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 65 square feet. | $34,059 | [B200468691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468691/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 24, 2026 | [8805 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8805-s-escanaba-ave/) | 0.22 mi 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: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $25,000 | [B200478363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478363/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [8805 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8805-s-escanaba-ave/) | 0.22 mi 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: 4.5 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $18,696 | [B200478153](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478153/) | | May 23, 2026 | [8752 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8752-s-exchange-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $20,000 | [B200471726](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471726/) | | May 22, 2026 | [8754 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8754-s-exchange-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 10; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: bsmnt & 1st fl. | $4,500 | [B200471712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471712/) | ## 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 Exchange Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [8938 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8938-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Nov 4, 2025 - [8919 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8919-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Jun 12, 2025 - [8912 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8912-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026 - [9000 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9000-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 - [9035 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9035-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Sep 28, 2022 - [8833 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8833-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026 - [9131 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9131-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024 - [9135 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9135-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Jan 12, 2025 - [8754 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8754-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [8752 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8752-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit May 23, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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