Permit record · California
What Corona paid for a garage
Not an estimate. We read 57 permits filed with Corona and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $25,000 and $80,000. One in ten came in under $12,400; one in ten ran past $111,021.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona, CA | $45,000 | $25,000 – $80,000 | 57 |
| Seattle, WA | $50,542 | $25,000 – $159,294 | 311 |
| Kansas City, MO | $50,000 | $25,000 – $93,900 | 127 |
| Raleigh, NC | $47,485 | $24,312 – $110,544 | 201 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $35,000 | $15,000 – $62,000 | 6,290 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $33,500 | $15,000 – $85,000 | 220 |
| Detroit, MI | $28,090 | $15,000 – $150,000 | 250 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $27,866 | $8,000 – $43,775 | 33 |
| New York, NY | $27,300 | $10,000 – $73,500 | 2,352 |
| Chicago, IL | $25,000 | $15,944 – $34,817 | 2,470 |
| New Orleans, LA | $25,000 | $10,998 – $61,939 | 117 |
| Marin County, CA | $22,000 | $9,600 – $79,000 | 113 |
| San Francisco, CA | $20,000 | $10,000 – $50,000 | 749 |
| Everett, WA | $20,000 | $10,000 – $60,000 | 205 |
| Sacramento, CA | $20,000 | $8,322 – $50,000 | 136 |
| Anaheim, CA | $10,000 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 71 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $10,000 in Anaheim to $50,542 in Seattle — a 5.1× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Corona
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels | $31,700 | 592 |
| Roof Replacement | $14,000 | 591 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $3,000 | 126 |
| Water Heater | $2,300 | 101 |
| Deck or Patio | $5,375 | 97 |
| ADU / Guest House | $154,901 | 89 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $7,925 | 85 |
| HVAC Replacement | $14,495 | 48 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $16,250 | 44 |
| Home Addition | $59,147 | 40 |
Source
Source: City of Corona — 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.