Permit record · Washington
What Seattle paid for a interior remodel
Not an estimate. We read 56 permits filed with Seattle and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $26,750 and $116,250. One in ten came in under $10,000; one in ten ran past $156,000.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $55,000 | $26,750 – $116,250 | 56 |
| Raleigh, NC | $146,901 | $55,013 – $273,630 | 264 |
| San Francisco, CA | $108,435 | $49,750 – $221,250 | 284 |
| Sacramento, CA | $102,500 | $33,250 – $181,960 | 36 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,000 | $50,000 – $200,000 | 1,266 |
| New York, NY | $88,000 | $39,376 – $183,739 | 31,422 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $84,000 | $39,600 – $200,000 | 89 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $64,000 | $26,832 – $200,000 | 192 |
| Kansas City, MO | $46,900 | $20,000 – $129,000 | 598 |
| New Orleans, LA | $42,769 | $18,551 – $123,250 | 1,167 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,000 | $15,000 – $80,000 | 1,190 |
| Everett, WA | $33,000 | $15,250 – $107,500 | 62 |
| Detroit, MI | $13,980 | $9,200 – $20,000 | 1,513 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $13,980 in Detroit to $146,901 in Raleigh — a 10.5× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Seattle
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| ADU / Guest House | $217,740 | 1,230 |
| Home Addition | $150,000 | 1,212 |
| Roof Replacement | $19,000 | 530 |
| Garage | $50,542 | 311 |
| Deck or Patio | $20,000 | 260 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $51,000 | 146 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $30,000 | 139 |
| Foundation Repair | $26,242 | 126 |
| Window Replacement | $13,942 | 33 |
| Swimming Pool | $75,000 | 28 |
Source
Source: City of Seattle SDCI — 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.