Jurisdiction file · Louisiana
What New Orleans pays, by the filings
10,820 permits across 15 kinds of work, filed over the last two years. Every figure is what somebody actually declared to New Orleans — no estimates.
| Project | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Replacement | $13,990 | $8,000 – $19,900 | 2,074 |
| Water Heater | $1,800 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 1,733 |
| Solar Panels | $27,983 | $18,200 – $46,332 | 1,341 |
| Interior Remodel | $44,760 | $18,000 – $127,527 | 1,135 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $37,750 | $10,200 – $85,000 | 849 |
| Home Addition | $59,138 | $21,052 – $163,180 | 816 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $5,000 | $2,500 – $10,000 | 497 |
| Swimming Pool | $75,000 | $55,180 – $97,372 | 490 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $23,500 | $8,000 – $67,919 | 475 |
| Siding or Stucco | $20,450 | $9,225 – $46,000 | 464 |
| Roof Replacement | $20,500 | $12,000 – $40,000 | 449 |
| Deck or Patio | $15,064 | $5,000 – $36,764 | 185 |
| Garage | $24,000 | $10,700 – $58,700 | 117 |
| Foundation Repair | $16,100 | $9,135 – $25,885 | 107 |
| Window Replacement | $17,725 | $7,387 – $33,936 | 88 |
What the file shows
HVAC Replacement is the work New Orleans files most: 2,074 of these 10,820 permits, 19% of the file. The dearest median here is Swimming Pool at $75,000; the cheapest is Water Heater at $1,800.
The figure to read is not the median but the range next to it. Bathroom Remodel is the least predictable work in this jurisdiction: half of those jobs land between $8,000 and $67,919, a 8.5× 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 New Orleans — Building Permit Applications. Updated 2026-09-24. Methodology.