Home project costs in Detroit, MI
Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) · fee schedule 2025
BSEED Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2024, modified July 18, 2025. Building/residential permits: $271.43 at $2,000 or less; $271.43 + $34.09 per $1,000 over $2,000 through $25,000. HVAC uses mechanical equipment lines.
Projects
- Roof replacement in Detroit, ~$10,390
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$10,390
$6,465 – $48,119 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Detroit, ~$7,892
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,892
$5,222 – $22,653 all-in typical range
- Deck in Detroit, ~$15,528
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$15,528
$10,436 – $20,789 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Detroit, ~$31,678
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$31,678
$15,815 – $52,909 all-in typical range