Home project costs in Des Moines, IA
City of Des Moines Permit and Development Center · fee schedule 2026
City of Des Moines, not West Des Moines and not Polk County. Census name Des Moines city (Polk 211,882 / Warren 204). PDC Permit Fees New Fees 1-1-26: renovations to dwellings $154.50; decks/other accessory $77.25; mechanical alterations to existing dwellings $77.25.
Projects
- Roof replacement in Des Moines, ~$9,772
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$9,772
$6,063 – $46,201 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Des Moines, ~$7,584
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,584
$5,082 – $22,099 all-in typical range
- Deck in Des Moines, ~$14,491
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$14,491
$9,687 – $19,296 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Des Moines, ~$30,185
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$30,185
$15,170 – $50,205 all-in typical range