Permit record · Illinois
What Chicago paid for a hvac replacement
Not an estimate. We read 498 permits filed with Chicago and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $9,600 and $50,000. One in ten came in under $4,987; one in ten ran past $70,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $20,000 | $9,600 – $50,000 | 498 |
| New York, NY | $30,000 | $15,000 – $50,000 | 4,014 |
| Raleigh, NC | $27,150 | $14,216 – $44,971 | 63 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $20,180 | $9,000 – $37,500 | 65 |
| Sacramento, CA | $15,500 | $10,136 – $20,725 | 2,009 |
| San Francisco, CA | $15,000 | $9,000 – $31,701 | 220 |
| Corona, CA | $14,495 | $9,700 – $23,000 | 48 |
| New Orleans, LA | $13,990 | $8,000 – $19,919 | 2,048 |
| Marin County, CA | $13,000 | $8,225 – $21,000 | 678 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | $5,000 – $20,000 | 188 |
| Kansas City, MO | $8,948 | $5,934 – $12,346 | 1,298 |
| Everett, WA | $8,308 | $5,500 – $15,000 | 1,164 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $8,308 in Everett to $30,000 in New York — a 3.6× 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 |
| Deck or Patio | $26,645 | 1,009 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $5,000 | 613 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $23,914 | 606 |
| 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.