Permit record · Michigan
What Detroit paid for a interior remodel
Not an estimate. We read 1,452 permits filed with Detroit and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $9,260 and $20,000. One in ten came in under $6,500; one in ten ran past $33,220.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $14,000 | $9,260 – $20,000 | 1,452 |
| Raleigh, NC | $143,537 | $55,013 – $269,870 | 265 |
| San Francisco, CA | $108,000 | $45,000 – $216,000 | 285 |
| Sacramento, CA | $102,500 | $33,250 – $181,960 | 36 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,000 | $50,000 – $200,000 | 1,239 |
| New York, NY | $89,390 | $40,000 – $184,300 | 31,352 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $84,500 | $40,950 – $200,000 | 90 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $65,000 | $25,265 – $200,000 | 189 |
| Seattle, WA | $55,000 | $22,250 – $114,250 | 54 |
| Kansas City, MO | $49,700 | $20,000 – $125,000 | 549 |
| New Orleans, LA | $44,760 | $18,000 – $127,527 | 1,135 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,000 | $16,000 – $80,000 | 1,180 |
| Everett, WA | $37,500 | $15,250 – $123,875 | 62 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $14,000 in Detroit to $143,537 in Raleigh — a 10.3× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Detroit
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Window Replacement | $8,242 | 316 |
| Garage | $28,180 | 251 |
| Solar Panels | $18,692 | 204 |
| Home Addition | $48,500 | 163 |
| Siding or Stucco | $10,137 | 88 |
| Roof Replacement | $10,650 | 70 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $17,942 | 40 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $25,000 | 39 |
| Deck or Patio | $14,641 | 26 |
Source
Source: City of Detroit BSEED — 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.