Permit record · Illinois
What Chicago paid for a siding or stucco
Not an estimate. We read 58 permits filed with Chicago and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $7,754 and $38,750. One in ten came in under $4,000; one in ten ran past $102,138.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $19,150 | $7,754 – $38,750 | 58 |
| New York, NY | $47,260 | $20,000 – $91,140 | 587 |
| Marin County, CA | $29,185 | $14,625 – $60,350 | 86 |
| New Orleans, LA | $20,450 | $9,225 – $46,000 | 464 |
| San Francisco, CA | $17,000 | $8,500 – $32,000 | 1,557 |
| Sacramento, CA | $14,750 | $7,807 – $25,000 | 196 |
| Detroit, MI | $10,137 | $4,500 – $24,743 | 88 |
| Anaheim, CA | $10,000 | $5,000 – $20,000 | 41 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,000 | $4,000 – $15,000 | 747 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $8,000 in Los Angeles to $47,260 in New York — a 5.9× 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 |
| HVAC Replacement | $20,000 | 488 |
| Water Heater | $6,048 | 309 |
| 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.