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, $1 per $1,000 (min $60). 50% historic-district / Vieux Carré surcharge is not assumed.
Projects
- Roof replacement in New Orleans, ~$8,985
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$8,985
$5,539 – $42,722 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in New Orleans, ~$7,296
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,296
$4,882 – $21,254 all-in typical range
- Deck in New Orleans, ~$13,637
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$13,637
$9,136 – $18,160 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in New Orleans, ~$29,224
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$29,224
$14,651 – $48,722 all-in typical range