Home project costs in Baton Rouge, LA
City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge Department of Development, Permits and Inspections · fee schedule 2026
City of Baton Rouge, not New Orleans. Census name Baton Rouge city. Technology fee $25 on permits. Residential mechanical trade $125. Residential remodel $0.80/sf + $125 ($250 minimum). Do not use New Orleans-Metairie wages.
Projects
- Roof replacement in Baton Rouge, ~$9,181
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$9,181
$5,698 – $43,390 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Baton Rouge, ~$7,403
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,403
$4,985 – $21,424 all-in typical range
- Deck in Baton Rouge, ~$14,014
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$14,014
$9,382 – $18,614 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Baton Rouge, ~$29,500
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$29,500
$14,870 – $49,120 all-in typical range