Home project costs in Chicago, IL
Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) · fee schedule 2026
2026 Amended Building Permit Fee Tables effective Jan 6, 2026 (plan-based, min $602). Stand-alone fees are Municipal Code Table 14A-12-1204.2. Group R ≤4 stories: steep-slope (≥2:12) reroof and in-kind furnace/AC appliance replacement are permit-exempt. New decks typically plan-based ($602 min) because Express still excludes new structures.
Projects
- Roof replacement in Chicago, ~$11,202
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$11,202
$6,882 – $53,636 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Chicago, ~$8,175
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$8,175
$5,450 – $23,980 all-in typical range
- Deck in Chicago, ~$17,176
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$17,176
$11,350 – $22,701 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Chicago, ~$32,750
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$32,750
$16,125 – $54,352 all-in typical range