Home project costs in San Diego, CA
Development Services Department (DSD) · fee schedule 2026
City of San Diego, not the county. IB 501 (structures, Aug 2026) and IB 103 (MEP, 2026). Like-for-like reroof with no structure/diaphragm change is permit-exempt (SDMC §129.0203(a)(16); IB 123). HVAC is Simple MEP per-appliance (Table 1B). Decks use IB 501 Table 501C plus General Plan Maintenance $737 when plan review is required. Kitchen/bath no-plan combo is IB 103 Table 3A $440.82.
Projects
- Roof replacement in San Diego, ~$10,472
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$10,472
$6,433 – $50,140 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in San Diego, ~$8,175
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$8,175
$5,377 – $23,563 all-in typical range
- Deck in San Diego, ~$18,292
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$18,292
$12,568 – $24,634 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in San Diego, ~$31,671
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$31,671
$15,615 – $58,560 all-in typical range