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Providence, RI / HVAC replacement

HVAC replacement cost in Providence, RI

Typical cost: $7,928 (range $5,295 to $23,092)

Typical all-in

$7,928

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$5,295
Typical
$7,928
High
$23,092

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$2,322
Materials (allocated)$5,418
Job subtotal$7,740
Permit$187.50
All-in typical$7,928

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 Providence, RI is about $7,928, including a permit fee of $187.50.

What we assumed

We price HVAC replacement in Providence, RI 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 $7,500: table $172.50 + levy $15.00 = $187.50. Low $5,000 = $135.00. High $16,000 = $388.00.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
1 system (typical)$7,928$187.50
2 systems$15,668$187.50
3 systems$23,408$187.50

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 Providence, RI is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $187.50. 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 Providence, RI

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$10,470$296Open
HVAC replacement$7,928$187.50This page
Deck$15,474$296Open
Kitchen remodel$31,635$825Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does HVAC replacement cost in Providence, RI?
Typical all-in is about $7,928. The official City of Providence permit fee of $187.50 ($172.50 + $15) is included in the all-in.
Is a permit required for HVAC replacement in Providence, RI?
Yes. City of Providence Department of Inspection and Standards requires a permit for a typical HVAC replacement in Providence, RI. The typical listed fee is $187.50. City of Providence, not other RI cities.
What is included in this HVAC replacement estimate for Providence, RI?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Providence, RI, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The official typical permit fee of $187.50 is included in the all-in typical.
Why might the Providence permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The official Providence, RI fee comes from 510-RICR-00-00-21.12 City of Providence building-permit fee schedule (current on RI SOS); city FAQ reprints the same table (valuation). Typical $7,500: table $172.50 + levy $15.00 = $187.50. Site conditions, extras not in the typical row, and schedule updates can change what you actually pay. Verify with City of Providence Department of Inspection and Standards.
How is the typical permit fee calculated for HVAC replacement in Providence, RI?
Typical $7,500: table $172.50 + levy $15.00 = $187.50. Low $5,000 = $135.00. High $16,000 = $388.00.
What project value is this HVAC replacement permit fee based on in Providence, RI?
Project values used only for the permit formula (not your total cost): low $5,000, typical $7,500, high $16,000.

Permit in Providence

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

City of Providence Department of Inspection and Standards lists a typical permit fee of $187.50 for this HVAC replacement in Providence, RI (range $135 to $388). Source: 510-RICR-00-00-21.12 City of Providence building-permit fee schedule (current on RI SOS); city FAQ reprints the same table.

City of Providence, not other RI cities. Table is the official City of Providence schedule in 510-RICR-00-00-21.12 (still posted on rules.sos.ri.gov). City FAQ (2020) reprints the same $23/$21/$19 brackets; RICR minimum $125 is used, not the FAQ $50 minimum. HVAC uses the same construction-cost table (no separate mechanical dollar table was published). Levy 0.2% (max $100 on 1-4 family) is added because RICR says the table is exclusive of that levy.

Typical $7,500: table $172.50 + levy $15.00 = $187.50. Low $5,000 = $135.00. High $16,000 = $388.00.

Line items

Figures come from the city fee schedule. A blank line is not published as a dollar amount.
Line itemFee
City of Providence building-permit table (RICR 510-00-00-21.12)$172.50
R.I. Gen. Laws 23-27.3-108.2 0.2% residential levy (max $100 on 1-4 family)$15

Assumed project value

These are the official valuations used when the schedule scales with project value. Not a quote.
BandAssumed project value
Low$5,000
Typical$7,500
High$16,000

Process

Does a typical HVAC replacement in Providence, RI need a permit?
A typical HVAC replacement in Providence, RI is listed as requiring a permit. City of Providence, not other RI cities.
Who issues the permit in Providence, RI, and where do I apply?
City of Providence Department of Inspection and Standards issues permits for HVAC replacement in Providence, RI. Apply at https://www.providenceri.gov/inspection-standards/.
What extra fees or surcharges are listed for HVAC replacement in Providence, RI?
The official permit lists these extra line items for HVAC replacement in Providence, RI: City of Providence building-permit table (RICR 510-00-00-21.12): $172.50; R.I. Gen. Laws 23-27.3-108.2 0.2% residential levy (max $100 on 1-4 family): $15.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this HVAC replacement fee based on in Providence, RI?
The official typical for HVAC replacement in Providence, RI cites 510-RICR-00-00-21.12 City of Providence building-permit fee schedule (current on RI SOS); city FAQ reprints the same table (retrieved Sep 1, 2026). Fee model: valuation.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for HVAC replacement in Providence, RI?
510-RICR-00-00-21.12 City of Providence building-permit table (still posted on RI SOS): $23 per $1,000 through $10,000 (min $125); $230 + $21 per $1,000 over $10,000 through $50,000; $1,070 + $19 per $1,000 over $50,000.
Why does the HVAC replacement permit fee in Providence, RI show a low-to-high range?
Listed permit fees for HVAC replacement in Providence, RI span $135 to $388, with a typical of $187.50. Typical $7,500: table $172.50 + levy $15.00 = $187.50.

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. 510-RICR-00-00-21.12 City of Providence building-permit fee schedule (current on RI SOS); city FAQ reprints the same table Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 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 Sep 1, 2026

CostInMyCity. "HVAC replacement cost in Providence, RI." https://costinmycity.com/cost/hvac-replacement/providence-ri/. Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026. Source: 510-RICR-00-00-21.12 City of Providence building-permit fee schedule (current on RI SOS); city FAQ reprints the same table.

510-RICR-00-00-21.12 City of Providence building-permit fee schedule (current on RI SOS); city FAQ reprints the same table

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