Permit record · Illinois
What Chicago paid for a deck or patio
Not an estimate. We read 1,009 permits filed with Chicago and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $15,000 and $64,250. One in ten came in under $8,000; one in ten ran past $100,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $26,645 | $15,000 – $64,250 | 1,009 |
| Marin County, CA | $40,000 | $21,942 – $56,900 | 179 |
| New York, NY | $30,000 | $15,000 – $64,520 | 1,060 |
| Raleigh, NC | $28,000 | $14,657 – $46,246 | 648 |
| Austin, TX | $25,000 | $10,000 – $47,695 | 31 |
| Seattle, WA | $20,000 | $10,428 – $42,005 | 260 |
| San Francisco, CA | $17,807 | $8,000 – $35,000 | 1,068 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $15,708 | $7,788 – $30,000 | 2,168 |
| New Orleans, LA | $15,064 | $5,500 – $36,764 | 185 |
| Kansas City, MO | $15,000 | $7,391 – $32,500 | 290 |
| Detroit, MI | $14,600 | $7,500 – $19,750 | 27 |
| Sacramento, CA | $14,534 | $9,000 – $27,000 | 136 |
| Everett, WA | $10,336 | $8,000 – $23,913 | 66 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | $5,000 – $34,125 | 2,285 |
| Anaheim, CA | $8,000 | $5,000 – $15,306 | 200 |
| Corona, CA | $5,375 | $3,876 – $8,062 | 97 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $5,375 in Corona to $40,000 in Marin County — a 7.4× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Chicago
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels | $19,266 | 3,657 |
| Garage | $25,000 | 2,470 |
| Roof Replacement | $22,981 | 1,951 |
| Interior Remodel | $100,000 | 1,266 |
| Home Addition | $150,000 | 1,175 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $25,000 | 1,027 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $5,000 | 613 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $23,914 | 606 |
| HVAC Replacement | $20,000 | 498 |
| Water Heater | $6,000 | 310 |
| Siding or Stucco | $18,577 | 59 |
| Window Replacement | $20,000 | 55 |
| ADU / Guest House | $94,100 | 51 |
| Foundation Repair | $52,850 | 49 |
| Swimming Pool | $100,000 | 31 |
Source
Source: City of Chicago Department of Buildings — Building Permits. Permits issued in the last 24 months, classified by the work described on the permit. The figure is the declared value of the work — what the applicant reported to the city. It excludes work done without a permit and can sit below a final invoice. Read the full methodology. Data refreshed 2026-09-04.