Home project costs in Dayton, OH
City of Dayton Department of Planning, Neighborhoods, and Development, Division of Building Inspection · fee schedule 2026
City of Dayton, not Cincinnati, Columbus, or Toledo. Census name Dayton city, Ohio (Montgomery). Building permit formula revised 4/2026; mechanical application 11/2025. Ohio 1% residential surcharge. Zoning certificate 0.2% of project value, min $93.53, on building permits. Do not use Cincinnati / Columbus / Cleveland / Toledo wages.
Projects
- Roof replacement in Dayton, ~$9,739
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$9,739
$6,025 – $45,994 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Dayton, ~$7,609
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,609
$5,091 – $22,150 all-in typical range
- Deck in Dayton, ~$14,613
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$14,613
$9,789 – $19,476 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Dayton, ~$30,343
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$30,343
$15,200 – $50,697 all-in typical range