Home project costs in Cincinnati, OH
City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings and Inspections · fee schedule 2026
City of Cincinnati, not Hamilton County and not Northern Kentucky cities. Permit fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 (CPI-adjusted 2027 schedule). Posted surcharges: technology 3%, training 1%, planning 5% on construction/plumbing/HVAC, financial recovery 1%, Ohio 1% on 1–2–3 family. Typical dollar amounts from the July 1, 2026 schedule are not listed here yet.
Projects
- Roof replacement in Cincinnati, ~$10,141
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$10,141
$6,303 to $46,983 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Cincinnati, ~$7,706
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,706
$5,146 to $22,304 all-in typical range
- Deck in Cincinnati, ~$14,948
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$14,948
$10,014 to $19,961 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Cincinnati, ~$31,053
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$31,053
$15,590 to $52,351 all-in typical range