Home project costs in Buffalo, NY
City of Buffalo Department of Permit & Inspection Services · fee schedule 2025
City of Buffalo, not Niagara Falls and not NYC. Census name Buffalo city. Residential building permit schedule effective 7/1/2025: application $25; additions/alterations/repairs $5 per $1,000 (min $50); plan review 20% of permit fee (min $25) if plans required. Heating permit application: $50 application plus furnace/condensing unit 0-140k BTU $100 each.
Projects
- Roof replacement in Buffalo, ~$9,913
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$9,913
$6,113 to $47,193 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Buffalo, ~$7,840
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,840
$5,210 to $22,514 all-in typical range
- Deck in Buffalo, ~$14,812
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$14,812
$9,902 to $19,749 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Buffalo, ~$30,535
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$30,535
$15,275 to $50,975 all-in typical range