Permit record · California
What San Francisco paid for a siding or stucco
Not an estimate. We read 1,602 permits filed with San Francisco and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $8,062 and $31,862. One in ten came in under $5,000; one in ten ran past $50,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $17,000 | $8,062 – $31,862 | 1,602 |
| 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 |
| Chicago, IL | $18,577 | $7,366 – $37,500 | 59 |
| 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 San Francisco
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $16,000 | 7,068 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $65,000 | 5,492 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $31,128 | 2,892 |
| Deck or Patio | $17,807 | 1,068 |
| Garage | $20,000 | 749 |
| Home Addition | $85,000 | 687 |
| Solar Panels | $26,208 | 394 |
| Window Replacement | $13,000 | 295 |
| Interior Remodel | $108,435 | 284 |
| HVAC Replacement | $15,000 | 220 |
| ADU / Guest House | $165,000 | 172 |
| Foundation Repair | $27,694 | 80 |
| Water Heater | $5,400 | 55 |
Source
Source: City and County of San Francisco DBI — 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.