Permit record · California
What Los Angeles paid for a kitchen remodel
Not an estimate. We read 6,231 permits filed with Los Angeles and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $10,000 and $40,000. One in ten came in under $6,000; one in ten ran past $78,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $21,000 | $10,000 – $40,000 | 6,231 |
| San Francisco, CA | $65,000 | $40,000 – $118,233 | 5,492 |
| Marin County, CA | $65,000 | $33,480 – $125,000 | 270 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $64,000 | $25,000 – $150,000 | 964 |
| Austin, TX | $56,500 | $35,000 – $223,875 | 40 |
| Seattle, WA | $51,000 | $30,000 – $100,000 | 146 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $45,750 | $18,750 – $87,375 | 120 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,000 | $20,000 – $75,000 | 443 |
| New York, NY | $42,300 | $20,000 – $86,500 | 8,279 |
| New Orleans, LA | $37,260 | $10,648 – $85,000 | 847 |
| Raleigh, NC | $35,100 | $18,315 – $65,869 | 610 |
| Detroit, MI | $25,071 | $13,750 – $60,036 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL | $25,000 | $12,000 – $76,038 | 1,027 |
| Corona, CA | $16,250 | $7,875 – $22,000 | 44 |
| Anaheim, CA | $15,000 | $10,000 – $24,464 | 194 |
| Kansas City, MO | $8,640 | $5,000 – $23,225 | 147 |
| Everett, WA | $8,100 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 164 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $8,100 in Everett to $65,000 in San Francisco — a 8.0× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Los Angeles
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $6,000 | 22,165 |
| Home Addition | $75,000 | 7,767 |
| Garage | $35,000 | 6,290 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,845 | 4,824 |
| ADU / Guest House | $100,000 | 4,142 |
| Window Replacement | $3,400 | 3,517 |
| Swimming Pool | $31,000 | 3,180 |
| Deck or Patio | $10,000 | 2,285 |
| Interior Remodel | $40,000 | 1,190 |
| Siding or Stucco | $8,000 | 748 |
| Foundation Repair | $10,000 | 237 |
| HVAC Replacement | $10,000 | 188 |
| Solar Panels | $51,300 | 179 |
| Water Heater | $1,000 | 51 |
Source
Source: City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety — 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.