Permit record · New York
What New York paid for a solar panels
Not an estimate. We read 17,274 permits filed with New York and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $28,000 and $55,162. One in ten came in under $20,500; one in ten ran past $73,716.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $39,499 | $28,000 – $55,162 | 17,274 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,300 | $15,136 – $83,006 | 179 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $32,998 | $16,800 – $48,319 | 91 |
| Marin County, CA | $32,078 | $20,002 – $47,996 | 794 |
| Corona, CA | $31,700 | $20,700 – $46,674 | 592 |
| New Orleans, LA | $29,092 | $18,200 – $46,510 | 1,416 |
| San Francisco, CA | $26,208 | $14,000 – $42,833 | 394 |
| Sacramento, CA | $26,189 | $20,000 – $36,692 | 718 |
| Kansas City, MO | $25,996 | $16,380 – $36,265 | 244 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $24,000 | $16,000 – $34,000 | 3,334 |
| Chicago, IL | $19,266 | $12,597 – $26,375 | 3,657 |
| Detroit, MI | $19,000 | $9,783 – $29,649 | 208 |
| Anaheim, CA | $13,607 | $9,000 – $20,000 | 398 |
| Everett, WA | $9,979 | $7,486 – $23,246 | 100 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $9,979 in Everett to $51,300 in Los Angeles — a 5.1× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in New York
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Remodel | $88,000 | 31,422 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $42,300 | 8,279 |
| HVAC Replacement | $30,000 | 4,014 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $27,750 | 3,571 |
| Home Addition | $80,840 | 3,399 |
| Garage | $27,300 | 2,352 |
| Foundation Repair | $40,000 | 1,137 |
| Deck or Patio | $30,000 | 1,060 |
| Water Heater | $13,000 | 890 |
| Siding or Stucco | $47,000 | 601 |
| Roof Replacement | $50,000 | 473 |
| Window Replacement | $50,000 | 381 |
| Swimming Pool | $48,525 | 204 |
| ADU / Guest House | $90,000 | 94 |
Source
Source: NYC Department of Buildings — DOB NOW: Build Job Application Filings. 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.