Permit record · California
What Los Angeles paid for a siding or stucco
Not an estimate. We read 747 permits filed with Los Angeles and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $4,000 and $15,000. One in ten came in under $2,501; one in ten ran past $40,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,000 | $4,000 – $15,000 | 747 |
| New York, NY | $47,260 | $20,000 – $91,140 | 587 |
| Marin County, CA | $29,185 | $14,625 – $60,350 | 86 |
| New Orleans, LA | $20,450 | $9,225 – $46,000 | 464 |
| Chicago, IL | $19,150 | $7,754 – $38,750 | 58 |
| San Francisco, CA | $17,000 | $8,500 – $32,000 | 1,557 |
| Sacramento, CA | $14,750 | $7,807 – $25,000 | 196 |
| Detroit, MI | $10,137 | $4,500 – $24,743 | 88 |
| Anaheim, CA | $10,000 | $5,000 – $20,000 | 41 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $8,000 in Los Angeles to $47,260 in New York — a 5.9× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Los Angeles
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $6,000 | 22,210 |
| Home Addition | $75,000 | 7,734 |
| Garage | $35,000 | 6,240 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $20,630 | 6,168 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,875 | 4,809 |
| ADU / Guest House | $100,000 | 4,156 |
| Window Replacement | $3,500 | 3,474 |
| Swimming Pool | $31,250 | 3,198 |
| Deck or Patio | $10,000 | 2,292 |
| Interior Remodel | $40,000 | 1,180 |
| Foundation Repair | $10,000 | 237 |
| HVAC Replacement | $10,000 | 186 |
| Solar Panels | $51,300 | 181 |
| Water Heater | $1,000 | 52 |
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 2026-09-24.