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How much does a HVAC replacement permit cost? (2026)
Across 40 U.S. cities in 24 states, the average HVAC replacement permit fee is $142 (median $119), ranging from $25 in Boston, MA to $558 in Phoenix, AZ. These are government permit fees only, not total project cost, each verified from the city's published fee schedule.
$142
Average fee
$119
Median fee
$25
Lowest (MA)
$558
Highest (AZ)
40
Cities tracked
HVAC Permit Cost by state
Average HVAC replacement permit fee per state, ranked highest to lowest. Click a state for its tracked cities.
| State | Cities | Avg. Permit Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | $363 |
| California | 5 | $229 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $218 |
| Michigan | 1 | $203 |
| Indiana | 1 | $185 |
| Georgia | 1 | $175 |
| Oregon | 1 | $171 |
| Ohio | 1 | $140 |
| New York | 1 | $138 |
| Texas | 4 | $136 |
| Florida | 4 | $130 |
| Utah | 1 | $113 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $111 |
| Nevada | 1 | $109 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $105 |
| Virginia | 1 | $101 |
| Missouri | 4 | $83 |
| Colorado | 1 | $83 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $75 |
| Washington | 1 | $70 |
| Maryland | 1 | $63 |
| Idaho | 1 | $55 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25 |
HVAC Permit Cost by city
Every fee links to its source city page.
| City | Permit Fee |
|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $558 |
| San Jose, CA | $376 |
| San Francisco, CA | $290 |
| Houston, TX | $241 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $218 |
| Sacramento, CA | $214 |
| Detroit, MI | $203 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $185 |
| Miami, FL | $184 |
| Dallas, TX | $175 |
| Atlanta, GA | $175 |
| Portland, OR | $171 |
| Tucson, AZ | $169 |
| San Diego, CA | $165 |
| Orlando, FL | $153 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $142 |
| Columbus, OH | $140 |
| New York, NY | $138 |
| Raleigh, NC | $129 |
| Tampa, FL | $124 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $113 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $109 |
| City of St. Louis, MO | $105 |
| Richmond, VA | $101 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98 |
| St. Louis County, MO | $94 |
| Charlotte, NC | $93 |
| Kansas City, MO | $84 |
| Denver, CO | $83 |
| Nashville, TN | $75 |
| Chicago, IL | $75 |
| Seattle, WA | $70 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $69 |
| Austin, TX | $67 |
| Baltimore, MD | $63 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $60 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60 |
| Boise, ID | $55 |
| Springfield, MO | $49 |
| Boston, MA | $25 |
Cite This Data
Olson, D. (2026). HVAC Permit Cost by state. PermitCalculator. https://permitcalculator.com/data/hvac-permit-cost/
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Olson, David. "HVAC Permit Cost by State." PermitCalculator, 2026, permitcalculator.com/data/hvac-permit-cost.
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Olson, David. "HVAC Permit Cost by State." PermitCalculator. Accessed July 25, 2026. https://permitcalculator.com/data/hvac-permit-cost/.
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Method: fees verified from each city's published fee schedule. See our methodology and press & data page. Permit fees are set by local government and change periodically.
Dataset compiled by David Olson, Creator of the Cost Index & Permit Dataset. Download the full dataset (CSV).
HVAC Permit Cost FAQ
How much does a HVAC replacement permit cost?
Across 40 U.S. cities, the average HVAC replacement permit fee is $142 (median $119), from $25 in Boston, MA to $558 in Phoenix, AZ. These are government permit fees only, each verified from the city's published fee schedule.
Which cities have the cheapest and most expensive HVAC replacement permit?
Boston, MA is the lowest at $25 and Phoenix, AZ is the highest at $558 among the 40 cities tracked.
Is the HVAC replacement permit fee the same as the total project cost?
No. This is the government permit fee only. It does not include contractor labor, materials, or design, which are usually far larger than the permit itself.
Where does this HVAC replacement permit data come from?
Every fee is verified from the city's published permit fee schedule, not estimated or scraped. Each city in the table links to its official source.