Permit record · Michigan
What Detroit paid for a window replacement
Not an estimate. We read 316 permits filed with Detroit and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $4,284 and $14,350. One in ten came in under $2,388; one in ten ran past $23,363.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $8,242 | $4,284 – $14,350 | 316 |
| New York, NY | $50,000 | $20,820 – $100,000 | 366 |
| Chicago, IL | $20,000 | $8,900 – $80,000 | 57 |
| New Orleans, LA | $17,725 | $7,387 – $33,936 | 88 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $14,496 | $10,000 – $19,430 | 52 |
| San Francisco, CA | $13,860 | $6,000 – $30,000 | 289 |
| Seattle, WA | $13,515 | $7,983 – $31,901 | 34 |
| Sacramento, CA | $10,000 | $8,000 – $71,438 | 29 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,500 | $1,800 – $8,000 | 3,474 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $3,500 in Los Angeles to $50,000 in New York — a 14.3× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Detroit
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Remodel | $14,000 | 1,452 |
| 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.