Permit record · California
What Los Angeles paid for a siding or stucco
Not an estimate. We read 748 permits filed with Los Angeles and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $4,060 and $16,000. One in ten came in under $2,500; one in ten ran past $40,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,000 | $4,060 – $16,000 | 748 |
| New York, NY | $47,000 | $20,000 – $91,125 | 601 |
| Marin County, CA | $30,000 | $14,440 – $58,700 | 87 |
| New Orleans, LA | $20,542 | $9,652 – $46,025 | 472 |
| Chicago, IL | $18,577 | $7,366 – $37,500 | 59 |
| San Francisco, CA | $17,000 | $8,062 – $31,862 | 1,602 |
| Sacramento, CA | $14,750 | $7,807 – $25,000 | 196 |
| Anaheim, CA | $10,000 | $5,000 – $20,000 | 41 |
| Detroit, MI | $9,988 | $4,500 – $22,948 | 90 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $8,000 in Los Angeles to $47,000 in New York — a 5.9× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Los Angeles
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $6,000 | 22,165 |
| Home Addition | $75,000 | 7,767 |
| Garage | $35,000 | 6,290 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $21,000 | 6,231 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,845 | 4,824 |
| ADU / Guest House | $100,000 | 4,142 |
| Window Replacement | $3,400 | 3,517 |
| Swimming Pool | $31,000 | 3,180 |
| Deck or Patio | $10,000 | 2,285 |
| Interior Remodel | $40,000 | 1,190 |
| Foundation Repair | $10,000 | 237 |
| HVAC Replacement | $10,000 | 188 |
| Solar Panels | $51,300 | 179 |
| Water Heater | $1,000 | 51 |
Source
Source: City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety — 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.