Permit record · Michigan
What Detroit paid for a window replacement
Not an estimate. We read 303 permits filed with Detroit and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $4,282 and $14,538. One in ten came in under $2,381; one in ten ran past $24,360.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $8,357 | $4,282 – $14,538 | 303 |
| New York, NY | $50,000 | $23,000 – $100,000 | 381 |
| Chicago, IL | $20,000 | $8,700 – $79,636 | 55 |
| New Orleans, LA | $18,076 | $7,416 – $33,915 | 89 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $14,496 | $10,500 – $19,430 | 48 |
| Seattle, WA | $13,942 | $7,733 – $32,535 | 33 |
| San Francisco, CA | $13,000 | $6,000 – $30,000 | 295 |
| Sacramento, CA | $10,000 | $8,000 – $71,438 | 29 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,400 | $1,800 – $7,985 | 3,517 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $3,400 in Los Angeles to $50,000 in New York — a 14.7× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Detroit
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Remodel | $13,980 | 1,513 |
| Garage | $28,090 | 250 |
| Solar Panels | $19,000 | 208 |
| Home Addition | $49,250 | 162 |
| Siding or Stucco | $9,988 | 90 |
| Roof Replacement | $10,416 | 70 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $17,942 | 40 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $25,071 | 40 |
| Deck or Patio | $14,600 | 27 |
Source
Source: City of Detroit BSEED — 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.