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, ~$9,828
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$9,828
$6,082 – $46,622 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 – $22,274 all-in typical range
- Deck in Pittsburgh, ~$14,715
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$14,715
$9,867 – $19,563 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Pittsburgh, ~$30,343
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$30,343
$15,197 – $50,650 all-in typical range