Home project costs in Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement (LUESA) — issues City of Charlotte building/trade permits · fee schedule 2026
Charlotte building/trade permits are issued by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement under the LUESA Fee Ordinance (revised July 1, 2026; N.C.G.S. 160D-1110). Separate BEMP permits. Like-for-like reroof ≤ $40,000 is permit-exempt under 160D-1110(c)(5). HVAC change-outs use Section II.D.1 TIP (1.5 × $59.70). Renovations under $100,000 use Note a ($79.61/trade plus per-sf of the room). New decks also need City of Charlotte LDIRL zoning/stormwater review (FY2027 city line items not extracted).
Projects
- Roof replacement in Charlotte, ~$8,954
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$8,954
$5,501 – $42,872 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Charlotte, ~$7,316
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,316
$4,878 – $21,348 all-in typical range
- Deck in Charlotte, ~$13,728
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$13,728
$9,165 – $18,344 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Charlotte, ~$29,328
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$29,328
$14,710 – $48,790 all-in typical range