Permit record · Missouri
What Kansas City paid for a deck or patio
Not an estimate. We read 290 permits filed with Kansas City and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $7,391 and $32,500. One in ten came in under $3,500; one in ten ran past $95,033.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | $15,000 | $7,391 – $32,500 | 290 |
| Marin County, CA | $40,000 | $21,942 – $56,900 | 179 |
| New York, NY | $30,000 | $15,000 – $64,520 | 1,060 |
| Raleigh, NC | $28,000 | $14,657 – $46,246 | 648 |
| Chicago, IL | $26,645 | $15,000 – $64,250 | 1,009 |
| Austin, TX | $25,000 | $10,000 – $47,695 | 31 |
| Seattle, WA | $20,000 | $10,428 – $42,005 | 260 |
| San Francisco, CA | $17,807 | $8,000 – $35,000 | 1,068 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $15,708 | $7,788 – $30,000 | 2,168 |
| New Orleans, LA | $15,064 | $5,500 – $36,764 | 185 |
| Detroit, MI | $14,600 | $7,500 – $19,750 | 27 |
| Sacramento, CA | $14,534 | $9,000 – $27,000 | 136 |
| Everett, WA | $10,336 | $8,000 – $23,913 | 66 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | $5,000 – $34,125 | 2,285 |
| Anaheim, CA | $8,000 | $5,000 – $15,306 | 200 |
| Corona, CA | $5,375 | $3,876 – $8,062 | 97 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $5,375 in Corona to $40,000 in Marin County — a 7.4× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Kansas City
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC Replacement | $8,948 | 1,298 |
| Water Heater | $2,252 | 629 |
| Interior Remodel | $46,900 | 598 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $3,000 | 450 |
| Solar Panels | $25,996 | 244 |
| Home Addition | $50,164 | 171 |
| Foundation Repair | $13,302 | 169 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $8,640 | 147 |
| Garage | $50,000 | 127 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $7,650 | 107 |
| Roof Replacement | $11,416 | 82 |
| Swimming Pool | $70,000 | 75 |
Source
Source: City of Kansas City MO — Issued 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.