Home project costs in Madison, WI
City of Madison Building Inspection Division · fee schedule 2026
City of Madison, not Dane County. Census name Madison city. MGO 29.09 Group IV alterations/repairs $11.00 per $1,000 (min $25). SFR alteration/remodel plan review $25. Zoning review $0.03/sf (min $25) at building-permit issuance (MGO 28.206). Replacement heating equipment: $25 up to 100,000 BTU; $50 for 100,001-165,000; $75 for 165,001+. Air conditioning unit (new or replaced) $25.
Projects
- Roof replacement in Madison, ~$10,334
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$10,334
$6,355 – $49,150 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Madison, ~$7,812
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,812
$5,200 – $22,845 all-in typical range
- Deck in Madison, ~$15,481
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$15,481
$10,341 – $20,676 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Madison, ~$31,254
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$31,254
$15,625 – $52,222 all-in typical range