Jurisdiction file · Missouri
What Kansas City pays, by the filings
3,950 permits across 13 kinds of work, filed over the last two years. Every figure is what somebody actually declared to Kansas City — no estimates.
| Project | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Replacement | $8,867 | $5,729 – $12,490 | 1,194 |
| Water Heater | $2,291 | $1,636 – $3,000 | 565 |
| Interior Remodel | $49,700 | $20,000 – $125,000 | 549 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $3,000 | $2,000 – $4,440 | 410 |
| Deck or Patio | $14,934 | $7,327 – $31,000 | 247 |
| Solar Panels | $24,785 | $15,000 – $35,925 | 202 |
| Home Addition | $52,711 | $25,000 – $120,000 | 153 |
| Foundation Repair | $13,343 | $8,707 – $20,832 | 153 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $8,000 | $4,892 – $22,450 | 131 |
| Garage | $50,000 | $29,000 – $105,225 | 118 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $6,515 | $3,688 – $20,000 | 94 |
| Roof Replacement | $11,362 | $6,857 – $20,000 | 69 |
| Swimming Pool | $70,000 | $50,000 – $90,000 | 65 |
What the file shows
HVAC Replacement is the work Kansas City files most: 1,194 of these 3,950 permits, 30% of the file. The dearest median here is Swimming Pool at $70,000; the cheapest is Water Heater at $2,291.
The figure to read is not the median but the range next to it. Interior Remodel is the least predictable work in this jurisdiction: half of those jobs land between $20,000 and $125,000, a 6.3× spread inside one city and one kind of work. A median says where the middle sits. It does not say which half a particular job is in, and on work that varies this much the difference is the whole decision.
Source: City of Kansas City MO — Issued Building Permits. Updated 2026-09-24. Methodology.