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Long Beach, CA / HVAC replacement

HVAC replacement cost in Long Beach, CA

Typical cost: $8,196 (range $5,561 to $23,479)

Typical all-in

$8,196

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$5,561
Typical
$8,196
High
$23,479

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$2,372
Materials (allocated)$5,533
Job subtotal$7,905
Permit$291
All-in typical$8,196

Labor is adjusted for construction wages in this metro. Materials stay at the national figure. This is an estimate, not a contractor quote.

Average $7,500; common $5,000 to $12,500; up to $22,000 with new ductwork.

A typical HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA is about $8,196, including a permit fee of $291.

What we assumed

We price HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA at 3-ton (36,000 BTU) like-for-like split system.

When a published schedule is a valuation formula, the documented assumed valuation is $7,500 typical ($5,000 low, $16,000 high); not a city-assessed value. 2026 average $7,500; high toward new-duct jobs.

Typical/low/high = issuance $104 + FAU $16 + compressor $17 = $137 mechanical + processing $119 + records min $35 = $291. Documented 3-ton (36,000 BTU) like-for-like split. Earlier figures used the old $100 minimum ($250).

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
1 system (typical)$8,196$291
2 systems$16,101$291
3 systems$24,006$291

All-in at this size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.

What moves the price

What changes the total

  • Cost scales with the number of systems, not a separate tonnage price.
  • Labor for HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $291. The permit section on this page has the schedule detail.

Compare HVAC replacement across metros

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
CityAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Charlotte, NC$7,316$92.55Open
Seattle, WA$8,392$126.73Open
Denver, CO$7,695$83Open
Nashville, TN$7,373$75Open
Atlanta, GA$7,450$175Open
Austin, TX$7,282$74.05Open
Phoenix, AZ$7,916$558Open
Tucson, AZ$7,382$218.54Open
Portland, OR$8,257$187.04Open
Raleigh, NC$7,354$124Open
Tacoma, WA$8,486$221.29Open
St. Louis, MO$7,850$65Open

Other home projects in Long Beach, CA

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
JobAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Roof replacement$11,024$465.56Open
HVAC replacement$8,196$291This page
Deck$16,424$728.21Open
Kitchen remodel$32,632$1,282Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does HVAC replacement cost in Long Beach, CA?
Typical all-in is about $8,196. The official Building and Safety Bureau permit fee of $291 ($104 mechanical + $16 + $17 + $119 + $35) is included in the all-in.
Is a permit required for HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA?
Yes. City of Long Beach Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau requires a permit for a typical HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA. The typical listed fee is $291. Like-for-like 3-ton split.
What is included in this HVAC replacement estimate for Long Beach, CA?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Long Beach, CA, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The official typical permit fee of $291 is included in the all-in typical.
Why might the Long Beach permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The official Long Beach, CA fee comes from City of Long Beach Mechanical Permit & Plan Review Fees, effective Oct 1, 2026 (flat). Typical/low/high = issuance $104 + FAU $16 + compressor $17 = $137 mechanical + processing $119 + records min $35 = $291. Site conditions, extras not in the typical row, and schedule updates can change what you actually pay. Verify with City of Long Beach Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau.
How is the typical permit fee calculated for HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA?
Typical/low/high = issuance $104 + FAU $16 + compressor $17 = $137 mechanical + processing $119 + records min $35 = $291. Documented 3-ton (36,000 BTU) like-for-like split. Earlier figures used the old $100 minimum ($250).
What project value is this HVAC replacement permit fee based on in Long Beach, CA?
Listed typical project value $7,500.
Is plan review included in the typical HVAC replacement permit for Long Beach, CA?
Not in the totals: 100% of the mechanical permit (min $224) applies only if plans are required, and a like-for-like change-out is not assumed to need plan review.

Permit in Long Beach

Fee schedule retrieved Oct 7, 2026

City of Long Beach Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau lists a typical permit fee of $291 for this HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA. Source: City of Long Beach Mechanical Permit & Plan Review Fees, effective Oct 1, 2026.

Like-for-like 3-ton split. The Oct 1, 2026 mechanical schedule lists a Mechanical Permit Issuance Fee of $104 per permit, then per-item fees (FAU $16; compressor 25 hp or less $17). The prior schedule called $100 a minimum, and the new electrical schedule still says minimum, so the mechanical $104 is read as added on top. Title 24 energy plan review ($0.06435/sf, min $110) is not added.

Typical/low/high = issuance $104 + FAU $16 + compressor $17 = $137 mechanical + processing $119 + records min $35 = $291. Documented 3-ton (36,000 BTU) like-for-like split. Earlier figures used the old $100 minimum ($250).

Line items

Figures come from the city fee schedule. A blank line is not published as a dollar amount.
Line itemFee
Mechanical permit issuance fee$104
FAU (fuel-burning heating appliance)$16
Comfort-cooling compressor (25 hp or less)$17
Processing fee$119
Records management and retention$35
Mechanical plan reviewBlank

Process

Does a typical HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA need a permit?
A typical HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA is listed as requiring a permit. Like-for-like 3-ton split.
Who issues the permit in Long Beach, CA, and where do I apply?
City of Long Beach Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau issues permits for HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA. Apply at https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building-safety/.
What extra fees or surcharges are listed for HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA?
The official permit lists these extra line items for HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA: Mechanical permit issuance fee: $104; FAU (fuel-burning heating appliance): $16; Comfort-cooling compressor (25 hp or less): $17; Processing fee: $119; Records management and retention: $35; Mechanical plan review: not published in the fee schedule.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this HVAC replacement fee based on in Long Beach, CA?
The official typical for HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA cites City of Long Beach Mechanical Permit & Plan Review Fees, effective Oct 1, 2026 (retrieved Oct 7, 2026). Fee model: flat.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for HVAC replacement in Long Beach, CA?
Building Plan Review & Permit Fees and Mechanical Permit & Plan Review Fees effective Oct 1, 2026. Valuation Table 1-A style plus 85% plan check (min $154).

Citations

  1. How Much Does HVAC Replacement Cost? [2026 Data] Retrieved Aug 13, 2026. Average $7,500; $5,000–$22,000; labor about $1,500; national permit range $50–$500 (not city-specific).
  2. City of Long Beach Mechanical Permit & Plan Review Fees, effective Oct 1, 2026 Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA BLS OEWS construction-and-extraction mean hourly wage / national same vintage, applied to the labor share only. Not a city-specific bid survey.

Cite this page

Fee schedule retrieved Oct 7, 2026

CostInMyCity. "HVAC replacement cost in Long Beach, CA." https://costinmycity.com/cost/hvac-replacement/long-beach-ca/. Fee schedule retrieved Oct 7, 2026. Source: City of Long Beach Mechanical Permit & Plan Review Fees, effective Oct 1, 2026.

City of Long Beach Mechanical Permit & Plan Review Fees, effective Oct 1, 2026

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