For Media & Researchers
Permit Fee Data for Journalists
We maintain the largest publicly accessible database of verified building permit fees in the United States. Every number links to its source document on the city's official website.
Key Findings (2026)
29
Cities tracked with verified fees
100%
Verified from published municipal fee schedules
19
States represented
Downloadable Data
Building Permit Cost by City (CSV)
29 cities · verified fees · CC BY 4.0
Bathroom Remodel Permit Cost (CSV)
29 cities · verified fees · CC BY 4.0
Kitchen Remodel Permit Cost (CSV)
29 cities · verified fees · CC BY 4.0
Roof Replacement Permit Cost (CSV)
26 cities · verified fees · CC BY 4.0
HVAC Permit Cost (CSV)
28 cities · verified fees · CC BY 4.0
Water Heater Permit Cost (CSV)
27 cities · verified fees · CC BY 4.0
Electrical Panel Permit Cost (CSV)
29 cities · verified fees · CC BY 4.0
Deck Permit Cost (CSV)
29 cities · verified fees · CC BY 4.0
Fence Permit Cost (CSV)
26 cities · verified fees · CC BY 4.0
Solar Panel Permit Cost (CSV)
29 cities · verified fees · CC BY 4.0
For Media Inquiries
DO
David Olson
Creator of the Cost Index & Permit Dataset
For data questions, interview requests, or custom datasets:
data@permitcalculator.com
LinkedIn: David Olson
Dave's Other Projects
Dave also runs TheFatBook.com, a Kelley Blue Book-style cost index for home renovation. Bid fairness checker, true cost calculator, and per-city pricing across 30 metros built from BLS wages and Craftsman labor hours.
And EG3.com, consumer technology guides reviewed against primary datasheets and FCC filings rather than marketing copy.
How to Cite
Olson, D. (2026). PermitCalculator. Retrieved from https://permitcalculator.com/cities/[city-slug]/