# Building permits at 9159 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Feb 16: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits (10 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 16, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: back of the house, basement. | $1,450 | [B200459261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200459261/) | | Oct 23, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,000 | [B200447849](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200447849/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [9125 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9125-s-ellis-ave/) | 350 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 13.05 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $34,795 | [B200511635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511635/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [907 E 92nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/907-e-92nd-pl/) | 760 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,260 | [B200506886](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506886/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [9044 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9044-s-greenwood-ave/) | 1,000 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: replace roof + install half inch plywood per code. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016500. | $30,000 | [B200507704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507704/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [9128 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9128-s-ellis-ave/) | 320 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 13 kw. Array output: 19.35 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $46,765 | [B200481791](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481791/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [9125 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9125-s-ellis-ave/) | 350 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: service conductor, exterior, service feeder. | $700 | [B200507074](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507074/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [907 E 92nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/907-e-92nd-pl/) | 760 ft SW | 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 - exterior. | $3,000 | [B200506896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506896/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [908 E 92nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/908-e-92nd-pl/) | 710 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $23,810 | [B200481480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481480/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [9226 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9226-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: main panel, exterior wall. | $9,700 | [B200515047](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515047/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [9226 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9226-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200514190](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514190/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [9226 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9226-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.35 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $24,665 | [B200514186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514186/) | | May 8, 2026 | [9023 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9023-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 106'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $9,360 | [B200469564](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469564/) | ## 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 Ellis Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [9157 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9157-s-ellis-ave/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 - [9132 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9132-s-ellis-ave/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025 - [9128 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9128-s-ellis-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [9125 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9125-s-ellis-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [9023 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9023-s-ellis-ave/): newest permit May 8, 2026 - [9018 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9018-s-ellis-ave/): newest permit Feb 17, 2026 - [9017 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9017-s-ellis-ave/): newest permit Jul 14, 2025 - [9710 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9710-s-ellis-ave/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [9713 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9713-s-ellis-ave/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025 - [9722 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9722-s-ellis-ave/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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