Permit record · California
What Los Angeles paid for a window replacement
Not an estimate. We read 3,474 permits filed with Los Angeles and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $1,800 and $8,000. One in ten came in under $1,250; one in ten ran past $18,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,500 | $1,800 – $8,000 | 3,474 |
| 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 |
| Detroit, MI | $8,242 | $4,284 – $14,350 | 316 |
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 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 |
| Swimming Pool | $31,250 | 3,198 |
| Deck or Patio | $10,000 | 2,292 |
| Interior Remodel | $40,000 | 1,180 |
| Siding or Stucco | $8,000 | 747 |
| 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.