Home project costs in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) – Permits and Building Inspections · fee schedule 2026
Baltimore City DHCD, not Baltimore County. Building, Fire, and Related Codes §109.6 fee schedules plus 5% Building Code Permit Tax (§109.7). Application fee $25 without plans / $125 with plans for 1-2 family (§109.5.7).
Projects
- Roof replacement in Baltimore, ~$9,606
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$9,606
$5,919 to $45,522 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Baltimore, ~$7,523
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,523
$5,013 to $21,918 all-in typical range
- Deck in Baltimore, ~$14,368
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$14,368
$9,640 to $19,096 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Baltimore, ~$29,955
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$29,955
$15,064 to $49,858 all-in typical range