Permit record · Illinois
What Chicago paid for a siding or stucco
Not an estimate. We read 59 permits filed with Chicago and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $7,366 and $37,500. One in ten came in under $4,000; one in ten ran past $98,092.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $18,577 | $7,366 – $37,500 | 59 |
| New York, NY | $47,000 | $20,000 – $91,125 | 601 |
| Marin County, CA | $30,000 | $14,440 – $58,700 | 87 |
| New Orleans, LA | $20,542 | $9,652 – $46,025 | 472 |
| San Francisco, CA | $17,000 | $8,062 – $31,862 | 1,602 |
| Sacramento, CA | $14,750 | $7,807 – $25,000 | 196 |
| Anaheim, CA | $10,000 | $5,000 – $20,000 | 41 |
| Detroit, MI | $9,988 | $4,500 – $22,948 | 90 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,000 | $4,060 – $16,000 | 748 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $8,000 in Los Angeles to $47,000 in New York — a 5.9× 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 |
| HVAC Replacement | $20,000 | 498 |
| Water Heater | $6,000 | 310 |
| 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.