Home project costs in Pittsburgh, PA
City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI) · fee schedule 2026
City of Pittsburgh PLI, not Allegheny County. 2026 Fee Schedule effective Jan 1, 2026. Residential construction permits $6.00 per $1,000 (min $130, max $8,000) plus SETF $4.50, digital record retention $5.00, and a technology fee on the base ($2 when base is $0–$200). Plumbing is Allegheny County Health Department, not added.
Projects
- Roof replacement in Pittsburgh, ~$9,855
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$9,855
$6,109 to $46,650 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Pittsburgh, ~$7,687
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$7,687
$5,172 to $22,274 all-in typical range
- Deck in Pittsburgh, ~$14,686
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$14,686
$9,838 to $19,534 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Pittsburgh, ~$30,375
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$30,375
$15,217 to $50,715 all-in typical range