# Building permits at 9542 S Forest Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 2, 2025: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits (13 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 2, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $27,878 | [B200432285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200432285/) | | Oct 16, 2013 | Electrical | Remove bx, install conduit, add gfis smoke / co2 detectors on existing circuits. Replace / repair light fixtures through-out. | $2,000 | [B100513598](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100513598/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 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 16, 2026 | [9655 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9655-s-prairie-ave/) | 830 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,130 | [B200510112](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510112/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [9655 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9655-s-prairie-ave/) | 830 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.55 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,245 | [B200510104](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510104/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [9655 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9655-s-prairie-ave/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter enclosure, meter. | $1,500 | [B200510113](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510113/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [9531 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9531-s-indiana-ave/) | 600 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house only roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018202. | $6,500 | [B200507065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507065/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [9635 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9635-s-indiana-ave/) | 830 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 144'-0' ' (length). Location: outside - fence. | $11,750 | [B200477115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477115/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [9648 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9648-s-calumet-ave/) | 800 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $1,500 | [B200476481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476481/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [9648 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9648-s-calumet-ave/) | 800 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $7,500 | [B200476480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476480/) | | May 12, 2026 | [9553 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9553-s-indiana-ave/) | 600 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service. | $2,000 | [B200470292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470292/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 28, 2026 | [9713 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9713-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.15 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $33,085 | [B200479717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479717/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [9713 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9713-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior, main panel. | $5,000 | [B200479719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479719/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [9437 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9437-s-vernon-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, service conductor, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200476955](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476955/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [9357 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9357-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $25,500 | [B200475554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475554/) | | May 29, 2026 | [9437 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9437-s-vernon-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.25 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $24,475 | [B200471667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471667/) | | May 19, 2026 | [9425 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9425-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 1st floor. | $3,500 | [B200470932](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470932/) | ## 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 Forest Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [9529 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9529-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Nov 30, 2024 - [9725 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9725-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025 - [9734 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9734-s-forest-ave/): newest permit May 23, 2025 - [9229 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9229-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 - [9219 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9219-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026 - [10000 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10000-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 - [10038 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10038-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [10046 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10046-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Mar 2, 2026 - [10214 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10214-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [10319 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10319-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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