Home project costs in New Orleans, LA
City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits (One Stop) · fee schedule 2026
City of New Orleans Safety and Permits / One Stop, not Jefferson Parish. Building permit $60 + $5 per $1,000 of construction value. Plan review, when required, $120 or $1 per $1,000, whichever is greater. 50% historic-district / Vieux Carré surcharge is not assumed.
Projects
- Roof replacement in New Orleans, ~$9,016
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$9,016
$5,565 to $42,766 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in New Orleans, ~$7,298
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,298
$4,885 to $21,260 all-in typical range
- Deck in New Orleans, ~$13,675
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$13,675
$9,177 to $18,190 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in New Orleans, ~$29,335
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$29,335
$14,745 to $48,855 all-in typical range