# Building permits at 9734 S Forest Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, May 23, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (15 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 23, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 1 kw. Array output: 0.00473 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: east, south. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $3,311 | [B200426529](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200426529/) | | May 20, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: east, south. | $5,261 | [B200426545](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200426545/) | | Jun 26, 2021 | Fence, wall or deck | Garage | $15,000 | [100928671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100928671/) | | Jul 26, 2011 | Electrical | Upgrade to 200 amp service. | $1,500 | [B100404209](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100404209/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [9737 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9737-s-calumet-ave/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 5; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: 3 exterior doors, 5 windows, trim, & cabinets. | $5,500 | [B200512194](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512194/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [9655 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9655-s-prairie-ave/) | 520 ft NW | 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/) | 520 ft NW | 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/) | 520 ft NW | 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/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [9848 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9848-s-calumet-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200509081](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509081/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [9713 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9713-s-prairie-ave/) | 340 ft NW | 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/) | 340 ft NW | 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 9, 2026 | [9635 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9635-s-indiana-ave/) | 890 ft NW | 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/) | 620 ft NE | 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/) | 620 ft NE | 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/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [9821 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9821-s-prairie-ave/) | 580 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: 11.48 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,812 | [B200474043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474043/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [9821 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9821-s-prairie-ave/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $5,000 | [B200474061](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474061/) | | May 22, 2026 | [9824 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9824-s-indiana-ave/) | 880 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.61 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,359 | [B200470454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470454/) | | May 13, 2026 | [9824 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9824-s-indiana-ave/) | 880 ft SW | 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 | [B200470460](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470460/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [9809 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9809-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 16.59 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $36,521 | [B200514358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514358/) | | May 12, 2026 | [9553 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9553-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) | ## 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: - [9725 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9725-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025 - [9542 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9542-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025 - [9529 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9529-s-forest-ave/): newest permit Nov 30, 2024 - [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 - [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 - [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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