Permit record · Illinois
What Chicago paid for a roof replacement
Not an estimate. We read 1,951 permits filed with Chicago and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $13,453 and $37,876. 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 | $22,981 | $13,453 – $37,876 | 1,951 |
| New York, NY | $50,000 | $22,560 – $85,000 | 473 |
| Raleigh, NC | $43,557 | $19,670 – $78,810 | 86 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $29,838 | $16,119 – $46,848 | 226 |
| Marin County, CA | $21,150 | $15,000 – $31,134 | 870 |
| New Orleans, LA | $20,500 | $12,095 – $40,000 | 459 |
| Everett, WA | $20,000 | $11,847 – $30,994 | 257 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $19,232 | $13,950 – $27,322 | 1,252 |
| Seattle, WA | $19,000 | $13,764 – $26,000 | 530 |
| San Francisco, CA | $16,000 | $12,000 – $23,752 | 7,068 |
| Sacramento, CA | $15,000 | $10,000 – $22,000 | 209 |
| Anaheim, CA | $14,464 | $10,000 – $19,000 | 1,744 |
| Corona, CA | $14,000 | $9,418 – $20,000 | 591 |
| Kansas City, MO | $11,416 | $7,506 – $19,609 | 82 |
| Detroit, MI | $10,416 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,000 | $4,200 – $9,900 | 22,165 |
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 | $19,266 | 3,657 |
| Garage | $25,000 | 2,470 |
| Interior Remodel | $100,000 | 1,266 |
| Home Addition | $150,000 | 1,175 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $25,000 | 1,027 |
| Deck or Patio | $26,645 | 1,009 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $5,000 | 613 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $23,914 | 606 |
| HVAC Replacement | $20,000 | 498 |
| Water Heater | $6,000 | 310 |
| Siding or Stucco | $18,577 | 59 |
| Window Replacement | $20,000 | 55 |
| ADU / Guest House | $94,100 | 51 |
| Foundation Repair | $52,850 | 49 |
| 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 2026-09-04.