How much does a deck, fence, roof, shed or water heater permit cost? 48 US cities compared

Short answer: Where we could verify an official fee, a permit for a typical job costs from $28.60 (Washington water heater replacement) to $903 (San Jose deck or shed); 10 of the 48 cities need no building permit for a typical fence and 8 need none for a typical re-roof. Most cities' fees could not be verified, so we list them separately instead of estimating.

Last verified: 2026-10-20 (oldest source checked 2026-10-19) · 21 official sources, each quoted word for word below

Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.

How we compare costs

We rank a city only when its official fee schedule gives a fee we could verify for the assumed job below, and we show the math. When a fee depends on valuation, we use the stated job value for materials and labor (Phoenix's schedule, for example, says valuation includes materials, labor, overhead and profit). The ranked figure is the permit fee the official source sets for that job. Plan review, zoning, trade and card fees, and state surcharges that are not on the city's schedule, are not included unless the row says so. Cities without a verified comparable fee are listed separately and never estimated.

Assumed job for each project
Project	Assumed job
Deck	A new deck that needs a permit in that city, valued at $10,000 (materials and labor).
Fence	A new fence that needs a permit in that city, valued at $4,000 (materials and labor).
Roof replacement	A full re-roof of a house that needs a permit in that city, valued at $10,000 (materials and labor).
Shed	A 240 sq ft (12 × 20 ft) one-story detached storage shed with no utilities, valued at $6,000 (materials and labor).
Water heater replacement	Replacing one residential tank water heater (under 50 gallons) where a permit is needed, valued at $2,000 (materials and labor) where the fee depends on valuation.

Key takeaways

Deck: cheapest verified Louisville, KY ($75); most expensive verified San Jose, CA ($903).
Fence: cheapest verified San Antonio, TX ($31.05); most expensive verified Columbus, OH ($300); 10 cities need no permit for a typical fence.
Roof replacement: cheapest verified San Antonio, TX ($31.05); most expensive verified San Jose, CA ($375.10); 8 cities need no permit for a typical roof replacement.
Shed: cheapest verified Denver, CO ($67); most expensive verified San Jose, CA ($903).
Water heater replacement: cheapest verified Washington, DC ($28.60); most expensive verified Phoenix, AZ ($207).
Fees for the same job vary widely. For a shed, verified fees run from $67 in Denver to $903 in San Jose, about 13 times as much.
Plan review can double the bill. In Phoenix, a required plan review on work valued over $5,000 adds 100% of the permit fee; in Denver, same-day plan review has a $100 minimum, which is more than the Denver permit fee itself for every job above.
No city we cover says outright that a water heater swap needs no permit, but 7 exempt some replacements, such as like-for-like swaps or work by a licensed contractor (Charlotte, Chicago, Indianapolis, Mesa, Nashville, New York City, Phoenix). See each rule for the conditions.
Fee data is incomplete: 20 of the 48 cities publish a fee for at least one of these projects that we could verify and compare, and every project still has cities marked "Not verified". We would rather show a gap than a guess.

Deck permit cost

Assumed job: A new deck that needs a permit in that city, valued at $10,000 (materials and labor).

8 cities ranked by verified fee
0 no permit needed
2 only part of the fee verified
38 fee not verified

Cheapest verified: Louisville, KY, $75. Most expensive verified: San Jose, CA, $903.

Deck permit fees for the assumed job, verified cities ranked from lowest to highest
Rank	City	Fee for this job	How it is calculated	When it applies, and what is not included	Official source
1	Louisville, KY	$75	$50 + $2.50 × 10 (per $1,000 of estimated cost) = $75, which is also the minimum building permit fee	Attached decks, or detached decks over 200 sq ft or more than 30 in above grade.	“For partial alterations, work on structures other than buildings, or any project where square footage can't be calculated, the fee is based on a reasonable estimated cost provided by the applicant and verified by the Department. The fee is $50 plus $2.50 for every $1,000 of the estimated cost. ... No building permit fee calculated under this section shall be less than $75.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
2	Denver, CO	$99	Valuation $10,000: $35 for the first $2,000 + $8 × 8 (each additional $1,000 or fraction) = $99	Decks over 200 sq ft, over 30 in above grade, or covered. Plan review is listed separately: 50% of the permit fee ($49.50), or 20% with a $100 minimum for same-day review ($100).	“Valuation of Work Permit Fee Plan Review Fee ... $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $35.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 50%” Official source · checked 2026-10-19 “Plan review of Commercial and Residential Same-Day permits shall be charged at a rate of 20% of the Permit Fee, with a minimum charge of $100 for all projects valued over $2,000.00.” Official source · checked 2026-10-19
3	Raleigh, NC	$128.96	0.38% of $10,000 is $38, below the $124 minimum trade permit fee, so $124 + 4% technology fee ($4.96) = $128.96	All decks. If plans are reviewed, plan review has the same $124 minimum (not included).	“July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 ... New Residential New Residential Construction Calculated 0.35% 0.38% Building Permit Building Permit Fee ... Minimum Trade Permit This also applies to a minimum $123.00 $124.00 Per Trade ... building plan review fee ... Technology Fee study which included Building 4% 4% Of All Other” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
4	Colorado Springs, CO	$144	Valuation $10,000: $80 for the first $2,000 + $8 × 8 (each additional $1,000 or fraction) = $144	Decks over 200 sq ft, over 30 in above grade, or serving the required exit door. The fee includes building and trade inspections. PPRBD's Building Official sets the final valuation.	“For all new construction of one- and two-family dwellings and their accessory structures; fees include plumbing, electrical, gas, heating, and building inspections ... Final building permit valuation shall be set by the Building Official ... $2,001 to $25,000 $80.00 for the first $2,000 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
5	San Antonio, TX	$198.72	$184 flat fee for carport covers and decks + 4% technology fee ($7.36) + 4% development services surcharge ($7.36)	Decks over 300 sq ft, more than 30 in above grade, attached to the house, or serving a required exit door. Our confidence in the permit rule itself is medium; see the rule page.	“Carport Covers and Decks Fee $184.00 ... all fees are subject to a 4% Technological Improvement and a 4% Development Services surcharge” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
6	Phoenix, AZ	$303	Valuation $10,000: $195 on the first $1,000 + $12 × 9 (each additional $1,000 or fraction) = $303	Decks over 30 in above grade, or covered. If a plan review is required, Phoenix adds 100% of the permit fee, minimum $195 ($303). Our confidence in the permit rule itself is medium; see the rule page.	“$1,001 - $10,000 $195 on first $1,000, plus $12 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $10,000” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Minimum valuation of the work shall be determined by the Building Official based on nationally recognized standards and shall include the value of materials, labor, overhead, and profit.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Residential with project valuations of $50K or less ... 100% of the permit fee, minimum $195 (1-hour) ... Applies to all permits (see permit fee Table A) where valuation exceeds $5,000 and a plan review is required.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
7	Columbus, OH	$350	Flat fee for 1-3 family homes, includes 3 inspections	All decks (permit and plan review).	“Deck (includes 3 inspections) $350” Official source · checked 2026-10-19
8	San Jose, CA	$903	Base fees: $211 permit issuance + $325 plan review + $367 inspection (building permit only) = $903	Decks over 200 sq ft, over 30 in above grade, attached, or serving a required exit door. Plus a record retention fee of 10% of the permit cost ($20 minimum), not included in the ranked figure. The schedule doesn't say whether plan review counts as permit cost, so there is no single total: $960.80 if it doesn't (10% of $578 = $57.80) or $993.30 if it does (10% of $903 = $90.30). Hourly rates apply if greater, and the Building Official may adjust the fee to the scope.	“Effective August 10, 2026 ... Exterior and/or site alterations, such (but not limited to) an accessory structure (shed, etc.), balconies and decks, porches, windows, pools, etc. will be charged a base permit issuance fee of $211 and a base plan review fee of $325. Exterior and/or site alterations that only require a building permit will be charged a base Inspection fee of $367. ... Building/Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical 10% of Permit cost with $20.00 minimum” Official source · checked 2026-10-20

Only part of the fee verified (2)

Not ranked: the official source gives only part of the fee, or a formula we can't turn into a dollar amount.

Nashville, TN Fee depends on details $5 per $1,000 of total valuation plus a $25 zoning examination fee and a 10% Codes tech fee, but Nashville sets the valuation with its Building Valuation Table, so we can't turn a $10,000 job into a fee.
“Zoning Examination Fee of $25 ... Codes Tech Fee: 10% of the Building Valuation Fee ... Residential construction includes one-family and two-family residential construction and townhouses as defined by the 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code, but not multi-family construction shall be $5.00 per $1,000 total valuation.”
Official source · checked 2026-10-20
New York City, NY Fee depends on details Valuation-based alteration permit fee: for a $10,000 deck, $143 as Alteration Type 2 ($130 for the first $5,000 + $2.60 × 5) or $183 as Alteration Type 1 ($170 + $13). We have not confirmed which type a deck is filed under, and DOB rules may raise these fees.
“Alteration work permit: • One-, two or three-family dwelling ... Alteration Type 1 • Alteration Type 2 ... Minimum Filing Fee - $170 Minimum Filing Fee - $130 ... Minimum filing fee for the first $5,000 or fraction thereof, of the cost of alteration; plus $2.60 for each $1,000, or fraction thereof, of cost of alterations in excess of $5,000.”
Official source · checked 2026-10-20

Fee not verified, confirm locally (38)

We could not verify a fee for these cities from an official source, so we do not show or estimate one. Each link shows whether a permit is needed and the city's fee schedule.

Albuquerque, NM Depends on your project
Arlington, TX Depends on your project
Atlanta, GA Permit required
Austin, TX Depends on your project
Baltimore, MD Permit required
Boston, MA Permit required
Charlotte, NC Permit required
Chicago, IL Permit required
Dallas, TX Depends on your project
Detroit, MI Depends on your project
El Paso, TX Permit required
Fort Worth, TX Permit required
Fresno, CA Depends on your project
Houston, TX Depends on your project
Indianapolis, IN Depends on your project
Jacksonville, FL Permit required
Kansas City, MO Depends on your project
Las Vegas, NV Depends on your project
Long Beach, CA Depends on your project
Los Angeles, CA Depends on your project
Memphis, TN Depends on your project
Mesa, AZ Rule unverified
Miami, FL Rule unverified
Milwaukee, WI Permit required
Minneapolis, MN Depends on your project
Oakland, CA Depends on your project
Oklahoma City, OK Permit required
Philadelphia, PA Depends on your project
Portland, OR Depends on your project
Sacramento, CA Depends on your project
San Diego, CA Depends on your project
San Francisco, CA Depends on your project
Seattle, WA Depends on your project
Tampa, FL Rule unverified
Tucson, AZ Depends on your project
Tulsa, OK Rule unverified
Virginia Beach, VA Permit required
Washington, DC Permit required

All deck rules: Do I need a permit to build a deck?

Fence permit cost

Assumed job: A new fence that needs a permit in that city, valued at $4,000 (materials and labor).

7 cities ranked by verified fee
10 no permit needed
4 only part of the fee verified
27 fee not verified

Cheapest verified: San Antonio, TX, $31.05. Most expensive verified: Columbus, OH, $300.

Fence permit fees for the assumed job, verified cities ranked from lowest to highest
Rank	City	Fee for this job	How it is calculated	When it applies, and what is not included	Official source
1	San Antonio, TX	$31.05	$28.75 flat fee + 4% technology fee ($1.15) + 4% development services surcharge ($1.15)	Any new fence, or repairing more than 25% of a fence. Applications processed by staff instead of the online portal add an $11.50 convenience fee.	“Residential Fence Fee $28.75 ... all fees are subject to a 4% Technological Improvement and a 4% Development Services surcharge ... Applications not submitted through our online portal and requested to be processed by our staff are subject to a $11.50 Convenience Fee” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
2	Washington, DC	$36.30	$33 + 10% enhanced fee	Every new fence; only in-kind repair is exempt.	“Fence on private property (installation or repair) $33 10% additional $36.30” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
3	Denver, CO	$51	Valuation $4,000: $35 for the first $2,000 + $8 × 2 (each additional $1,000 or fraction) = $51	Building permit only for non-posthole fences over 4 ft or posthole fences over 8 ft. All fences over 4 ft also need a zoning permit, whose fee we have not verified. Plan review is listed separately: 50% of the permit fee ($25.50), or 20% with a $100 minimum for same-day review ($100).	“Valuation of Work Permit Fee Plan Review Fee ... $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $35.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 50%” Official source · checked 2026-10-19 “Plan review of Commercial and Residential Same-Day permits shall be charged at a rate of 20% of the Permit Fee, with a minimum charge of $100 for all projects valued over $2,000.00.” Official source · checked 2026-10-19
4	Milwaukee, WI	$60.96	$25 fence permit + $35 fence processing fee = $60, + 1.6% training and technology surcharge ($0.96)	New and replacement fences.	“Fences $25 ... 1.6% on each permit fee, inspection fee, ... service fee, and any other fee charged by DNS ... Processing Fee $35 (fence permits only)” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
5	Philadelphia, PA	$69	Flat fee for a residential (1 or 2 family) fence or fence wall permit	Non-masonry fences over 6 ft and masonry fence walls over 2 ft (zoning permits may also apply).	“Effective October 1, 2026 ... Residential (1 or 2 family) ... Fence or Fence Walls $69 $139” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
6	Phoenix, AZ	$231	Valuation $4,000: $195 on the first $1,000 + $12 × 3 (each additional $1,000 or fraction) = $231	Fences over 3 ft. No plan review fee if the valuation is under $5,000 and the counter review takes 15 minutes or less.	“$1,001 - $10,000 $195 on first $1,000, plus $12 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $10,000” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Minimum valuation of the work shall be determined by the Building Official based on nationally recognized standards and shall include the value of materials, labor, overhead, and profit.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Project valuation less than $5,000 with counter review of 15 minutes or less ... No plan review fee” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
7	Columbus, OH	$300	Flat fee for 1-3 family homes, includes 2 inspections	Fences over 6 ft (sealed plans required). Fences 6 ft or less need no building permit.	“Fence (includes 2 inspections) $300” Official source · checked 2026-10-19

No permit needed: the free answer (10 cities)

These cities' official sources say a typical fence needs no permit. Conditions still apply, so read the rule.

Colorado Springs, CO No permit required No building permit for fences up to 7 ft high. (checked 2026-10-19)
Detroit, MI No permit required No permit for a fence 7 ft or less that is not in a Special Review District. Historic districts need a permit for all exterior work. (checked 2026-10-19)
Fresno, CA No permit required No building permit for fences up to 7 ft; they must still meet zoning setbacks and corner cut-offs. (checked 2026-10-19)
Indianapolis, IN No permit required No building permit for a fence that follows zoning rules (and has any required historic-district certificate). (checked 2026-10-19)
Kansas City, MO No permit required No building permit for fences in Kansas City, Missouri. (checked 2026-10-19)
Louisville, KY No permit required No permit for fences up to 7 ft high. (checked 2026-10-19)
Mesa, AZ No permit required No construction permit for fences under 6 ft, though height, location and material rules apply. (checked 2026-10-19)
Minneapolis, MN No permit required No building permit for fences up to 7 ft high. Taller fences need one. (checked 2026-10-19)
Nashville, TN No permit required No building permit for a new fence on a one- or two-family home, but it must comply with the zoning code. Historic districts: call the Historical Commission. (checked 2026-10-19)
Sacramento, CA No permit required No building permit for fences up to 7 ft, but all fencing needs Planning Division approval under the wall, fence and gate rules. (checked 2026-10-19)

Only part of the fee verified (4)

Not ranked: the official source gives only part of the fee, or a formula we can't turn into a dollar amount.

Austin, TX Fee depends on details Only the $146.15 small-project plan review fee is verified; other permit or inspection fees may be added. Most fences 7 ft or lower need no building permit.
“Small Projects Plan Review (Garage Conversions and Carport/Porch enclosures, Amnesty CO, Fences, Pools) S $146.15”
Official source · checked 2026-10-19
Charlotte, NC Fee depends on details Only the no-cost CDOT Fence and Wall Certificate (for fences along a city street) is verified. Building and zoning fees, and whether a building permit is needed, are unverified.
“any fence or wall constructed along a city street requires a no-cost certificate”
Official source · checked 2026-10-19
Houston, TX Fee depends on details Only the $33.56 admin fee is verified; plan review and permit fees come from the City fee schedule. Fences up to 8 ft that are not masonry, concrete or electrified need no building permit.
“Admin fee: $33.56”
Official source · checked 2026-10-19
Oklahoma City, OK Fee depends on details The fee ordinance sets the fence permit at $25 (Sec. 60-19-6). Per-permit add-ons may raise the total (the City's re-roofing permit has a $90 ordinance fee but costs $94.50), so we don't rank it.
“§ 60-19-6. - Fence permits. permit, each .....$25.00”
Official source · checked 2026-10-20

Fee not verified, confirm locally (27)

We could not verify a fee for these cities from an official source, so we do not show or estimate one. Each link shows whether a permit is needed and the city's fee schedule.

Albuquerque, NM Depends on your project
Arlington, TX Permit required
Atlanta, GA Permit required
Baltimore, MD Permit required
Boston, MA Depends on your project
Chicago, IL Depends on your project
Dallas, TX Depends on your project
El Paso, TX Depends on your project
Fort Worth, TX Depends on your project
Jacksonville, FL Rule unverified
Las Vegas, NV Depends on your project
Long Beach, CA Depends on your project
Los Angeles, CA Depends on your project
Memphis, TN Permit required
Miami, FL Permit required
New York City, NY Depends on your project
Oakland, CA Depends on your project
Portland, OR Depends on your project
Raleigh, NC Permit required
San Diego, CA Depends on your project
San Francisco, CA Depends on your project
San Jose, CA Depends on your project
Seattle, WA Depends on your project
Tampa, FL Rule unverified
Tucson, AZ Permit required
Tulsa, OK Permit required
Virginia Beach, VA Depends on your project

All fence rules: Do I need a permit to build a fence?

Roof replacement permit cost

Assumed job: A full re-roof of a house that needs a permit in that city, valued at $10,000 (materials and labor).

10 cities ranked by verified fee
8 no permit needed
3 only part of the fee verified
27 fee not verified

Cheapest verified: San Antonio, TX, $31.05. Most expensive verified: San Jose, CA, $375.10.

Roof replacement permit fees for the assumed job, verified cities ranked from lowest to highest
Rank	City	Fee for this job	How it is calculated	When it applies, and what is not included	Official source
1	San Antonio, TX	$31.05	$28.75 flat fee + 4% technology fee ($1.15) + 4% development services surcharge ($1.15)	Any roof replacement (pitch or material changes also need an engineer's report). Applications processed by staff instead of the online portal add an $11.50 convenience fee.	“Residential Repair Existing Re-Roof Fee $28.75 ... all fees are subject to a 4% Technological Improvement and a 4% Development Services surcharge ... Applications not submitted through our online portal and requested to be processed by our staff are subject to a $11.50 Convenience Fee” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
2	Philadelphia, PA	$69	Flat fee for a residential (1 or 2 family) roof covering replacement	Every roof covering replacement (EZ permit, no plans).	“Effective October 1, 2026 ... Residential (1 or 2 family) ... Roof Covering (replacement only) $69” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
3	Oklahoma City, OK	$94.50	$90 roofing permit fee (Sec. 60-12-51) plus per-permit add-ons; the City says permits cost $94.50	Re-roofing over 500 sq ft on a one- or two-family home.	“Submittal payment of $94.50.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “§ 60-12-51. - Permit fee for roofing installation. Roof replacement or repair of greater than 500 square feet .....$90.00.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Permits will typically be issued on the same day, costing $94.50.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
4	Denver, CO	$99	Valuation $10,000: $35 for the first $2,000 + $8 × 8 (each additional $1,000 or fraction) = $99	Roof replacement, or repairs over 10% of the roof (or two squares). Plan review is listed separately: 50% of the permit fee ($49.50), or 20% with a $100 minimum for same-day review ($100). Denver issues roof permits as quick permits; our sources do not say whether plan review fees apply to them.	“Valuation of Work Permit Fee Plan Review Fee ... $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $35.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 50%” Official source · checked 2026-10-19 “Plan review of Commercial and Residential Same-Day permits shall be charged at a rate of 20% of the Permit Fee, with a minimum charge of $100 for all projects valued over $2,000.00.” Official source · checked 2026-10-19
5	Boston, MA	$120	Short-Form permit: $20 + $10 × 10 (per $1,000 of estimated cost) = $120	Every roof repair or replacement (Short-Form permit).	“Fees $20, plus $10 per $1,000 of estimated cost” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
6	Raleigh, NC	$128.96	Re-roofing is a Level 1 alteration (28% of the calculated building permit), which for a $10,000 job is below the $124 minimum trade permit fee, so $124 + 4% technology fee ($4.96) = $128.96	Every re-roof (permit, no plans). Our confidence in the permit rule itself is medium; see the rule page.	“July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 ... Any fee not specifically listed as an individual fee will be charged at the minimum permit fee. Minimum Trade Permit This also applies to a minimum $123.00 $124.00 Per Trade ... Level 1 Alteration elements, equipment, or 25.00% 28.00% ... Technology Fee study which included Building 4% 4% Of All Other” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
7	Colorado Springs, CO	$135	Flat fee for an asphalt shingle re-roof	Every re-roof (repairs under 100 sq ft are exempt). Other roofing materials are not listed in the flat-fee table.	“Building permit fees for reroofing, stucco, siding, and basement finish of existing one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes. MATERIAL PERMIT FEE Asphalt Shingle Reroof $135.00” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
8	Columbus, OH	$140	Flat fee for the Roof, Siding, Windows, and Doors permit (1-3 family), 1 inspection	Roof replacement without structural work.	“Roof, Siding, Windows, and Doors (1 inspection) $140” Official source · checked 2026-10-19
9	Phoenix, AZ	$303	Valuation $10,000: $195 on the first $1,000 + $12 × 9 (each additional $1,000 or fraction) = $303	Only when the roof structure changes or structural parts such as plywood are added. Same-material re-roofs need no permit. If a plan review is required, Phoenix adds 100% of the permit fee, minimum $195 ($303). Our confidence in the permit rule itself is medium; see the rule page.	“$1,001 - $10,000 $195 on first $1,000, plus $12 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $10,000” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Minimum valuation of the work shall be determined by the Building Official based on nationally recognized standards and shall include the value of materials, labor, overhead, and profit.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Residential with project valuations of $50K or less ... 100% of the permit fee, minimum $195 (1-hour) ... Applies to all permits (see permit fee Table A) where valuation exceeds $5,000 and a plan review is required.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
10	San Jose, CA	$375.10	$105 permit issuance + $236 inspections (up to 2) = $341, + 10% record retention fee ($34.10)	Most re-roofs (only repairs under 25% of the roof, once in 12 months, are exempt). Plan review is charged only if required (not included); each extra inspection costs $157 per half hour.	“Effective August 10, 2026 ... Re-Roof, Residential Permit Issuance = $105 Plan Review = If Required Inspections = $236 for up to 2 inspections ... Building/Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical 10% of Permit cost with $20.00 minimum” Official source · checked 2026-10-20

No permit needed: the free answer (8 cities)

These cities' official sources say a typical roof replacement needs no permit. Conditions still apply, so read the rule.

Baltimore, MD No permit required No permit to replace roof shingles or roof tarring. Structural roof work needs a permit. (checked 2026-10-19)
Kansas City, MO No permit required No building permit to reroof a one- or two-family home with light roof covering. Replacing sheathing or decking, or structural changes, needs a permit. (checked 2026-10-19)
Louisville, KY No permit required Generally no building permit to reroof. Replacing structural parts such as the roof deck or rafters needs a building permit. (checked 2026-10-19)
Memphis, TN No permit required No permit to reroof a detached single-family house when no decking, structure or equipment supports are modified. (checked 2026-10-19)
Mesa, AZ No permit required No permit to replace your roof with the same material type or better, following the manufacturer's instructions. Historic homes need Planning approval. (checked 2026-10-19)
Milwaukee, WI No permit required No permit to replace roof covering (any amount) or roof decking without changing framing. A new roof with new rafters needs a permit. (checked 2026-10-19)
Portland, OR No permit required No building permit to reroof with material of similar weight, including replacing sheathing. Wildfire Zones, townhouses and solar roof coverings need a permit. (checked 2026-10-19)
Tucson, AZ No permit required No permit to replace roofing with the same type of material if no structural work is involved and the home is not in a Historic Preservation Zone. Structural roof work needs a permit. (checked 2026-10-19)

Only part of the fee verified (3)

Not ranked: the official source gives only part of the fee, or a formula we can't turn into a dollar amount.

Fort Worth, TX Fee depends on details Remodel fees are set by the number of trades: $119 for one trade, labeled a minimum permit fee, plus the $33.08 application and $16.87 technology fees ($168.95). Only re-roofs that replace decking need a permit.
“RESIDENTIAL REMODEL FEES Based upon the number of trades required for the pr Ject Number of Trades Minimum Permit Feel 1 119. 00 ... 1. Permit Application Fee, Applicable to All 33. 08 ... 3. Technology Fee applicable to all 16. 87”
Official source · checked 2026-10-20
Houston, TX Fee depends on details Only the $33.56 admin fee is verified; the permit fee comes from the City fee schedule.
“Admin fee $33.56”
Official source · checked 2026-10-19
Seattle, WA Fee depends on details Formula only: half of the SDCI base fee plus the state surcharge. We have not verified the base fee amount. Most one- and two-family re-roofs need no permit.
“It costs half of our base fee plus the state surcharge.”
Official source · checked 2026-10-19

Fee not verified, confirm locally (27)

We could not verify a fee for these cities from an official source, so we do not show or estimate one. Each link shows whether a permit is needed and the city's fee schedule.

Albuquerque, NM Permit required
Arlington, TX Permit required
Atlanta, GA Permit required
Austin, TX Depends on your project
Charlotte, NC Depends on your project
Chicago, IL Depends on your project
Dallas, TX Permit required
Detroit, MI Permit required
El Paso, TX Permit required
Fresno, CA Permit required
Indianapolis, IN Depends on your project
Jacksonville, FL Permit required
Las Vegas, NV Depends on your project
Long Beach, CA Permit required
Los Angeles, CA Permit required
Miami, FL Permit required
Minneapolis, MN Rule unverified
Nashville, TN Depends on your project
New York City, NY Depends on your project
Oakland, CA Permit required
Sacramento, CA Permit required
San Diego, CA Depends on your project
San Francisco, CA Permit required
Tampa, FL Permit required
Tulsa, OK Rule unverified
Virginia Beach, VA Permit required
Washington, DC Depends on your project

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Shed permit cost

Assumed job: A 240 sq ft (12 × 20 ft) one-story detached storage shed with no utilities, valued at $6,000 (materials and labor).

9 cities ranked by verified fee
0 no permit needed
3 only part of the fee verified
36 fee not verified

Cheapest verified: Denver, CO, $67. Most expensive verified: San Jose, CA, $903.

Shed permit fees for the assumed job, verified cities ranked from lowest to highest
Rank	City	Fee for this job	How it is calculated	When it applies, and what is not included	Official source
1	Denver, CO	$67	Valuation $6,000: $35 for the first $2,000 + $8 × 4 (each additional $1,000 or fraction) = $67	Sheds over 200 sq ft of projected roof area (a zoning permit may also be needed). Plan review is listed separately: 50% of the permit fee ($33.50), or 20% with a $100 minimum for same-day review ($100).	“Valuation of Work Permit Fee Plan Review Fee ... $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $35.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 50%” Official source · checked 2026-10-19 “Plan review of Commercial and Residential Same-Day permits shall be charged at a rate of 20% of the Permit Fee, with a minimum charge of $100 for all projects valued over $2,000.00.” Official source · checked 2026-10-19
2	Washington, DC	$71.50	$65 + 10% enhanced fee	Sheds over 50 sq ft (Shed Permit with plans and a surveyor's plat).	“Garage (new) or shed (new) $65 10% additional $71.50” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
3	Louisville, KY	$75	240 sq ft × $0.105 (or $0.13) per sq ft is below the $75 minimum building permit fee, so $75	Sheds over 200 sq ft.	“Residential - 1 & 2 Family$.105 ... Utility; miscellaneous$.13 ... No building permit fee calculated under this section shall be less than $75.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
4	Philadelphia, PA	$75	Accessory structure up to 500 sq ft: $75 (240 sq ft)	Sheds with a footprint of 200 sq ft or more (a zoning permit may also be needed). Our confidence in the permit rule itself is medium; see the rule page.	“Effective October 1, 2026 ... Residential (1 or 2 family) ... New Accessory Structures or Additions $75 for the first 500 sq. ft.; plus $56 for ... each additional 100 sq. ft. or fraction” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
5	Raleigh, NC	$128.96	0.38% of $6,000 is $22.80, below the $124 minimum trade permit fee, so $124 + 4% technology fee ($4.96) = $128.96	Every shed; a 12 × 20 ft shed needs a building permit because a dimension exceeds 12 ft. If plans are reviewed, plan review has the same $124 minimum (not included).	“July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 ... New Residential New Residential Construction Calculated 0.35% 0.38% Building Permit Building Permit Fee ... Minimum Trade Permit This also applies to a minimum $123.00 $124.00 Per Trade ... building plan review fee ... Technology Fee study which included Building 4% 4% Of All Other” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
6	Phoenix, AZ	$255	Valuation $6,000: $195 on the first $1,000 + $12 × 5 (each additional $1,000 or fraction) = $255	Detached sheds over 200 sq ft. If a plan review is required, Phoenix adds 100% of the permit fee, minimum $195 ($255).	“$1,001 - $10,000 $195 on first $1,000, plus $12 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $10,000” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Minimum valuation of the work shall be determined by the Building Official based on nationally recognized standards and shall include the value of materials, labor, overhead, and profit.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Residential with project valuations of $50K or less ... 100% of the permit fee, minimum $195 (1-hour) ... Applies to all permits (see permit fee Table A) where valuation exceeds $5,000 and a plan review is required.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
7	Indianapolis, IN	$310	$193 structural permit for an accessory structure of 201 to 1,000 sq ft ($42 applies only up to 200 sq ft) + $85 structural plan review (1,000 sq ft or less) + $32 application fee = $310	Sheds over 120 sq ft, 15 ft or taller, on a permanent foundation, or with power or HVAC. Zoning (improvement location) and drainage permits, if needed, are not included.	“Accessory Structures: $42.00 (1sf – 200 sf) $193.00 (201 sf – 1,000 sf)” Official source · checked 2026-10-19 “Structural Plan Review Fee: 1000 sf or less $85.00” Official source · checked 2026-10-19 “All permits are assessed an application fee of $32.00 in addition to the permit fee. All structural permits except for structural renovation permits also have a plan review fee.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
8	Columbus, OH	$385	Flat fee for Alterations/Accessory Structures (1-3 family), includes 2 inspections	Sheds 200 sq ft or larger (permit and plan review). Columbus sources conflict on 120 vs 200 sq ft. Our confidence in the permit rule itself is medium; see the rule page.	“Alterations/Accessory Structures $385” Official source · checked 2026-10-19
9	San Jose, CA	$903	Base fees: $211 permit issuance + $325 plan review + $367 inspection (building permit only) = $903	Sheds over 120 sq ft or with electrical wiring. Plus a record retention fee of 10% of the permit cost ($20 minimum), not included in the ranked figure. The schedule doesn't say whether plan review counts as permit cost, so there is no single total: $960.80 if it doesn't (10% of $578 = $57.80) or $993.30 if it does (10% of $903 = $90.30). Hourly rates apply if greater, and the Building Official may adjust the fee to the scope.	“Effective August 10, 2026 ... Exterior and/or site alterations, such (but not limited to) an accessory structure (shed, etc.), balconies and decks, porches, windows, pools, etc. will be charged a base permit issuance fee of $211 and a base plan review fee of $325. Exterior and/or site alterations that only require a building permit will be charged a base Inspection fee of $367. ... Building/Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical 10% of Permit cost with $20.00 minimum” Official source · checked 2026-10-20

Only part of the fee verified (3)

Not ranked: the official source gives only part of the fee, or a formula we can't turn into a dollar amount.

Baltimore, MD Fee depends on details $50 for an accessory structure over 100 sq ft, plus a $25 application fee ($125 if plans are reviewed) and the 5% permit tax rounded up to the next dollar. The code doesn't say whether the tax applies to the application fee.
“Structures accessory to a principal occupancy. ... Each structure over 100 square feet (9.29 sq. m.) of gross floor area $50 ... 1. For applications that do not require the submission of construction documents for plan review: a. 1- and 2-family dwellings $25 ... The amount of the tax is 5% of the final cost of that permit rounded up to the nearest whole dollar.”
Official source · checked 2026-10-20
Colorado Springs, CO Fee depends on details Valuation-based: $80 for the first $2,000 + $8 per additional $1,000 ($112 at $6,000). PPRBD's Building Official sets the valuation and applies ICC valuation data to some detached accessory buildings, so the fee may differ.
“For all new construction of one- and two-family dwellings and their accessory structures; fees include plumbing, electrical, gas, heating, and building inspections ... Final building permit valuation shall be set by the Building Official ... $2,001 to $25,000 $80.00 for the first $2,000 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000”
Official source · checked 2026-10-20
Oklahoma City, OK Fee depends on details $75 minimum building permit fee (240 sq ft × $0.16 = $38.40 is below it) plus a $0.50 collection fee = $75.50 under the fee ordinance. Other per-permit add-ons may apply, and the City says to call Plan Review to learn whether a shed needs a permit.
“§ 60-12-9. - New construction. (a) minimum permit fee .....$75.00 ... (4) residential buildings, including accessory buildings, per square foot .....0.16 ... Administrative Collection Fee, per permit .....$0.50”
Official source · checked 2026-10-20

Fee not verified, confirm locally (36)

We could not verify a fee for these cities from an official source, so we do not show or estimate one. Each link shows whether a permit is needed and the city's fee schedule.

Albuquerque, NM Depends on your project
Arlington, TX Depends on your project
Atlanta, GA Permit required
Austin, TX Depends on your project
Boston, MA Depends on your project
Charlotte, NC Depends on your project
Chicago, IL Depends on your project
Dallas, TX Depends on your project
Detroit, MI Depends on your project
El Paso, TX Depends on your project
Fort Worth, TX Permit required
Fresno, CA Depends on your project
Houston, TX Depends on your project
Jacksonville, FL Permit required
Kansas City, MO Depends on your project
Las Vegas, NV Depends on your project
Long Beach, CA Depends on your project
Los Angeles, CA Depends on your project
Memphis, TN Permit required
Mesa, AZ Depends on your project
Miami, FL Permit required
Milwaukee, WI Depends on your project
Minneapolis, MN Depends on your project
Nashville, TN Depends on your project
New York City, NY Depends on your project
Oakland, CA Depends on your project
Portland, OR Depends on your project
Sacramento, CA Depends on your project
San Antonio, TX Depends on your project
San Diego, CA Depends on your project
San Francisco, CA Depends on your project
Seattle, WA Depends on your project
Tampa, FL Depends on your project
Tucson, AZ Permit required
Tulsa, OK Permit required
Virginia Beach, VA Depends on your project

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Water heater replacement permit cost

Assumed job: Replacing one residential tank water heater (under 50 gallons) where a permit is needed, valued at $2,000 (materials and labor) where the fee depends on valuation.

15 cities ranked by verified fee
0 no permit needed
4 only part of the fee verified
29 fee not verified

Cheapest verified: Washington, DC, $28.60. Most expensive verified: Phoenix, AZ, $207.

Water heater replacement permit fees for the assumed job, verified cities ranked from lowest to highest
Rank	City	Fee for this job	How it is calculated	When it applies, and what is not included	Official source
1	Washington, DC	$28.60	$26 for the first appliance + 10% enhanced fee	Gas water heater replacements and new electric installations, by a DC-licensed contractor. Our confidence in the permit rule itself is medium; see the rule page.	“Appliances installation each type $26 for the first; $20 for each additional ... Plumbing fixture $26 for the first; $20 for each additional ... Instant Permit $26 per fixture or appliance 10% additional $28.60 per fixture or appliance” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
2	Philadelphia, PA	$31	Flat residential (1 or 2 family) water heater plumbing permit fee	Every replacement, by a licensed contractor. Our confidence in the permit rule itself is medium; see the rule page.	“Effective October 1, 2026 ... Residential (1 or 2 family) ... Water Heater $31 $37 per water heater” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
3	Colorado Springs, CO	$40	Flat residential water heater replacement fee	Every gas or electric water heater installation. $75 if the replacement includes the vent.	“Water Heater Replacement $40.00 ... Water Heater, Furnace, or Boiler Replacement, including vent $75.00” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
4	Louisville, KY	$50	Flat Kentucky state plumbing permit fee for one domestic water heater	Every water heater installation or replacement.	“If only one (1) new domestic water heater is installed or replaced within a single building, the only fee for the plumbing permit shall be fifty (50) dollars.” Official source · checked 2026-10-19
5	Fort Worth, TX	$60.29	$10.34 first fixture or appliance + $33.08 permit application fee + $16.87 technology fee	Every water heater change or installation.	“Schedule of Plumbing Fees* First Fixture or Appliance: 10. 34 ... 1. Permit Application Fee, Applicable to All 33. 08 ... 3. Technology Fee applicable to all 16. 87” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
6	Portland, OR	$63	Flat plumbing permit fee per water heater	Every replacement. Any state surcharge is not shown on this City schedule and is not included.	“Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule Effective Date: July 10, 2026 ... Water heater $ 63.00” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
7	San Antonio, TX	$72.04	$57.50 plumbing permit base fee + $9.20 water heater = $66.70, + 4% technology fee ($2.67) + 4% development services surcharge ($2.67)	Every installation or replacement.	“Plumbing - Permit Base Fee $57.50 ... Water Heater, Vent (gas/electric) $9.20 ... all fees are subject to a 4% Technological Improvement and a 4% Development Services surcharge” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
8	Nashville, TN	$75	The $43 hot water heater fee is below the $75 minimum plumbing permit fee, so $75	Only when a permit is needed, such as changing fuel type; a routine residential 50-gallon replacement needs none. Our confidence in the permit rule itself is medium; see the rule page.	“16.12.220 Fee schedule-Plumbing Permits ... Minimum fee (each permit) ... $75.00 ... Hot water heater ... $43.00” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
9	Detroit, MI	$117	$73 plumbing permit application fee + $44 for one water-connected appliance	Every replacement (plumbing permit). Gas piping work needs a separate mechanical permit (not included). Our confidence in the permit rule itself is medium; see the rule page.	“PLUMBING INSTALLATION PERMITS ... Application Fee (Non-Refundable) Flat $73 ... Plumbing Fixtures, Plumbing Appliance, Plumbing Appurtenance, Plus Any Other Fixture, Drain, Water Connected Appliance or Appurtenance Not specifically Listed Each $44” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
10	Raleigh, NC	$128.96	No water heater line for homes, so the $124 minimum trade permit fee applies + 4% technology fee ($4.96) = $128.96	Every replacement (permit, no plans).	“July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 ... Any fee not specifically listed as an individual fee will be charged at the minimum permit fee. Minimum Trade Permit This also applies to a minimum $123.00 $124.00 Per Trade ... Technology Fee study which included Building 4% 4% Of All Other” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
11	Houston, TX	$131.12	$34.24 per-heater fee is below the $97.56 minimum, so the minimum applies: $97.56 + $33.56 admin fee = $131.12	Every replacement, pulled by a City-registered master plumber. The same page also still shows an older $91.05 minimum line; Houston's 2026 fee schedule sets $97.56 for plumbing.	“Fee: $34.24 for the first three; $11.41 per heater thereafter. (Minimum Permit Fee is $97.56) ... Admin fee: $33.56” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
12	Columbus, OH	$140	Flat Minor Work Permit fee; water heater replacement is on the Approved Minor Work Permit List for 1-3 family homes	Every hot water tank replacement (no plan review).	“Minor Work Permit - Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing $140” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Water Heater Replacement” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
13	Tucson, AZ	$168.54	$150 trade permit + digital filing fee ($18.54 minimum, since 1% is $1.50)	Every replacement, including same type and size.	“Trade Permits include items on the $150.00 ... J. Water Heater Installation (like for like) ... Digital Filing Fee 1% of the total fee, ... minimum $18.54” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
14	San Jose, CA	$177.50	$0 online permit issuance + plumbing inspection at the 30-minute default minimum and $315 per hour ($157.50) + record retention fee ($20 minimum, since 10% is $15.75)	Every installation or replacement (like-for-like gas tank swaps can be filed online). Applies when filed online; other filing methods add a permit issuance fee. Some types also need an electrical permit (not included).	“Effective August 10, 2026 ... Minimum permit issuance fee for all permits using Online Permits service is 50% of the specified processing fee with the exception of water heater replacements which costs $0. ... Plumbing Permit Fees (site construction and other miscellaneous plumbing permits) not involving the addition of new building footage shall be the greater of (a) a minimum of $315 per hour of actual inspection time, or (b) calculated on an itemized basis as listed below. These Plumbing Permit Fees are in addition to the Permit Issuance Fees. All items default to a minimum time allocation of 30 minutes of inspection time ... Building/Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical 10% of Permit cost with $20.00 minimum” Official source · checked 2026-10-20
15	Phoenix, AZ	$207	Valuation $2,000: $195 on the first $1,000 + $12 × 1 (each additional $1,000 or fraction) = $207 ($98 if the valuation is $1,000 or less)	Only DIY (homeowner) replacement; a licensed contractor's replacement needs no permit. No plan review fee if the valuation is under $5,000 and the counter review takes 15 minutes or less.	“$1 - $1,000 $98 Minimum for Residential Water Heaters and Fences*” Official source · checked 2026-10-19 “$1,001 - $10,000 $195 on first $1,000, plus $12 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $10,000” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Minimum valuation of the work shall be determined by the Building Official based on nationally recognized standards and shall include the value of materials, labor, overhead, and profit.” Official source · checked 2026-10-20 “Project valuation less than $5,000 with counter review of 15 minutes or less ... No plan review fee” Official source · checked 2026-10-20

Only part of the fee verified (4)

Not ranked: the official source gives only part of the fee, or a formula we can't turn into a dollar amount.

Charlotte, NC Fee depends on details 1.5 × the $59.70 minimum permit fee = $89.55 for both trade permits combined when issued through the Trades Internet Permit (TIP) system, plus a $3.00 technology charge on every permit; the ordinance doesn't say how that charge applies to a combined change-out. Only needed when the new heater differs in type, fuel, capacity, location or venting. Read from a scanned document and checked against page images.
“Appliance/Equipment Change Out: Total permit fee (both trade permit fees ... combined) of 1.5 X the minimum permit ... fee, if the permit is issued by the Trades ... water heaters or Internet Permit (TIP) automated process. ... $1 to $3,000 $59.70 Minimum Fee-Projects not requiring plan review ... Note f: There will be a $3.00 technology charge on all permits issued”
Official source · checked 2026-10-20
Dallas, TX Fee depends on details Only a $100 minimum plumbing permit fee is verified, from a 2017 Building Inspection guide.
“The minimum permit fee is 100.00”
Official source · checked 2026-10-19
Las Vegas, NV Fee depends on details $22 water heater permit/inspection fee plus the one-time $55 MPE permit issuance fee ($77), from fee tables marked effective July 1, 2021. We have not confirmed these are the current amounts.
“Effective July 1, 2021 ... MPE Permit Issuance - ON-LINE (Includes Admin, initial travel, and ... 26 Water Heater $0 $22”
Official source · checked 2026-10-20
Seattle, WA Fee depends on details Public Health – Seattle & King County plumbing permit: $137 plus $27 per fixture. If the water heater counts as one fixture that is $164, but the fee schedule doesn't say.
“Effective January 1, 2026 ... $137 plus Plumbing/Backflow Permit $27 per Fixture”
Official source · checked 2026-10-20

Fee not verified, confirm locally (29)

We could not verify a fee for these cities from an official source, so we do not show or estimate one. Each link shows whether a permit is needed and the city's fee schedule.

Albuquerque, NM Permit required
Arlington, TX Rule unverified
Atlanta, GA Permit required
Austin, TX Permit required
Baltimore, MD Permit required
Boston, MA Permit required
Chicago, IL Depends on your project
Denver, CO Permit required
El Paso, TX Permit required
Fresno, CA Permit required
Indianapolis, IN Depends on your project
Jacksonville, FL Permit required
Kansas City, MO Permit required
Long Beach, CA Permit required
Los Angeles, CA Permit required
Memphis, TN Permit required
Mesa, AZ Depends on your project
Miami, FL Permit required
Milwaukee, WI Rule unverified
Minneapolis, MN Rule unverified
New York City, NY Depends on your project
Oakland, CA Permit required
Oklahoma City, OK Permit required
Sacramento, CA Permit required
San Diego, CA Permit required
San Francisco, CA Permit required
Tampa, FL Permit required
Tulsa, OK Permit required
Virginia Beach, VA Rule unverified

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All 48 cities, A to Z

Fee for the assumed job where verified. "No permit" means the official source says a typical job needs none. "Partly verified" and "Not verified" mean confirm the fee locally.

Permit cost for the assumed job, all cities in alphabetical order
City	Deck	Fence	Roof replacement	Shed	Water heater replacement
Albuquerque, NM	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Arlington, TX	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Atlanta, GA	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Austin, TX	Not verified	Partly verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Baltimore, MD	Not verified	Not verified	No permit	Partly verified	Not verified
Boston, MA	Not verified	Not verified	$120	Not verified	Not verified
Charlotte, NC	Not verified	Partly verified	Not verified	Not verified	Partly verified
Chicago, IL	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Colorado Springs, CO	$144	No permit	$135	Partly verified	$40
Columbus, OH	$350	$300	$140	$385	$140
Dallas, TX	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Partly verified
Denver, CO	$99	$51	$99	$67	Not verified
Detroit, MI	Not verified	No permit	Not verified	Not verified	$117
El Paso, TX	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Fort Worth, TX	Not verified	Not verified	Partly verified	Not verified	$60.29
Fresno, CA	Not verified	No permit	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Houston, TX	Not verified	Partly verified	Partly verified	Not verified	$131.12
Indianapolis, IN	Not verified	No permit	Not verified	$310	Not verified
Jacksonville, FL	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Kansas City, MO	Not verified	No permit	No permit	Not verified	Not verified
Las Vegas, NV	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Partly verified
Long Beach, CA	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Los Angeles, CA	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Louisville, KY	$75	No permit	No permit	$75	$50
Memphis, TN	Not verified	Not verified	No permit	Not verified	Not verified
Mesa, AZ	Not verified	No permit	No permit	Not verified	Not verified
Miami, FL	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Milwaukee, WI	Not verified	$60.96	No permit	Not verified	Not verified
Minneapolis, MN	Not verified	No permit	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Nashville, TN	Partly verified	No permit	Not verified	Not verified	$75
New York City, NY	Partly verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Oakland, CA	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Oklahoma City, OK	Not verified	Partly verified	$94.50	Partly verified	Not verified
Philadelphia, PA	Not verified	$69	$69	$75	$31
Phoenix, AZ	$303	$231	$303	$255	$207
Portland, OR	Not verified	Not verified	No permit	Not verified	$63
Raleigh, NC	$128.96	Not verified	$128.96	$128.96	$128.96
Sacramento, CA	Not verified	No permit	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
San Antonio, TX	$198.72	$31.05	$31.05	Not verified	$72.04
San Diego, CA	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
San Francisco, CA	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
San Jose, CA	$903	Not verified	$375.10	$903	$177.50
Seattle, WA	Not verified	Not verified	Partly verified	Not verified	Partly verified
Tampa, FL	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Tucson, AZ	Not verified	Not verified	No permit	Not verified	$168.54
Tulsa, OK	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Virginia Beach, VA	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Washington, DC	Not verified	$36.30	Not verified	$71.50	$28.60

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