Permit record · Illinois
What Chicago paid for a hvac replacement
Not an estimate. We read 488 permits filed with Chicago and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $9,000 and $50,000. One in ten came in under $4,885; one in ten ran past $70,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $20,000 | $9,000 – $50,000 | 488 |
| New York, NY | $30,000 | $15,000 – $50,000 | 3,990 |
| Raleigh, NC | $27,329 | $14,248 – $46,083 | 64 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $22,516 | $9,250 – $39,133 | 63 |
| Sacramento, CA | $15,500 | $10,136 – $20,725 | 2,009 |
| San Francisco, CA | $15,000 | $9,000 – $34,000 | 213 |
| Corona, CA | $14,495 | $9,700 – $23,000 | 48 |
| New Orleans, LA | $13,990 | $8,000 – $19,900 | 2,074 |
| Marin County, CA | $13,000 | $8,200 – $21,000 | 661 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | $5,000 – $19,850 | 186 |
| Kansas City, MO | $8,867 | $5,729 – $12,490 | 1,194 |
| Everett, WA | $8,372 | $5,500 – $15,048 | 1,163 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $8,372 in Everett to $30,000 in New York — a 3.6× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Chicago
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels | $19,535 | 3,655 |
| Garage | $25,000 | 2,461 |
| Roof Replacement | $22,940 | 1,962 |
| Interior Remodel | $100,000 | 1,239 |
| Home Addition | $150,000 | 1,168 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $25,000 | 1,046 |
| Deck or Patio | $28,000 | 991 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $5,000 | 624 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $24,000 | 590 |
| Water Heater | $6,048 | 309 |
| Siding or Stucco | $19,150 | 58 |
| Window Replacement | $20,000 | 57 |
| ADU / Guest House | $94,100 | 53 |
| Foundation Repair | $52,850 | 47 |
| Swimming Pool | $100,000 | 31 |
Source
Source: City of Chicago Department of Buildings — Building Permits. Permits issued in the last 24 months, classified by the work described on the permit. The figure is the declared value of the work — what the applicant reported to the city. It excludes work done without a permit and can sit below a final invoice. Read the full methodology. Data refreshed 2026-09-24.