Permit record · Illinois
What Chicago paid for a roof replacement
Not an estimate. We read 1,962 permits filed with Chicago and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $13,500 and $38,000. One in ten came in under $8,000; one in ten ran past $80,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $22,940 | $13,500 – $38,000 | 1,962 |
| New York, NY | $50,000 | $22,780 – $85,776 | 471 |
| Raleigh, NC | $43,557 | $19,895 – $80,915 | 85 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $30,000 | $18,863 – $47,946 | 234 |
| Marin County, CA | $21,132 | $15,000 – $31,466 | 836 |
| New Orleans, LA | $20,500 | $12,000 – $40,000 | 449 |
| Everett, WA | $20,000 | $11,848 – $31,000 | 253 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $19,473 | $13,950 – $27,692 | 1,318 |
| Seattle, WA | $19,170 | $13,795 – $26,521 | 535 |
| San Francisco, CA | $16,000 | $12,000 – $23,800 | 6,806 |
| Sacramento, CA | $15,000 | $10,000 – $22,000 | 209 |
| Corona, CA | $14,678 | $10,000 – $20,000 | 567 |
| Anaheim, CA | $14,464 | $10,000 – $19,000 | 1,671 |
| Kansas City, MO | $11,362 | $6,857 – $20,000 | 69 |
| Detroit, MI | $10,650 | $5,048 – $15,915 | 70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,000 | $4,200 – $9,900 | 22,210 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $6,000 in Los Angeles to $50,000 in New York — a 8.3× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Chicago
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels | $19,535 | 3,655 |
| Garage | $25,000 | 2,461 |
| 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 |
| HVAC Replacement | $20,000 | 488 |
| 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.