How Much a Kitchen Remodel Costs in Los Angeles
Kitchen remodel cost in Los Angeles
The median declared permit valuation was $20,000 for kitchen remodels on one- and two-family homes in the City of Los Angeles over the last 12 months.
Los Angeles at a glance
- Median declared permit valuation, one- and two-family homes, last 12 months
- $20,000
- Issued kitchen remodel permits, all property types, last 12 months
- 2,795 permits
- Share of kitchen remodel permits on one- and two-family homes, last 12 months
- 75.2%
LA Department of Building and Safety, Building Permits Issued 2020 to Present (data.lacity.org) · data as of
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Confirm whether your scope needs plan check or an express permit.
What to prepare
LADBS offers express permits for some simpler work. Larger or more complex changes can require plan review. Describe the actual work, including structural, electrical and plumbing changes, when asking the department which route applies.
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What do permits say a kitchen remodel costs?
From City of LA building permits, last 12 months. Not a contract price. How we calculate this
Declared values on City of Los Angeles building permits, last 12 months. A declared value is what the permit states, not your contract price. How we calculate this.
Source: LA Department of Building and Safety, Building Permits Issued 2020 to Present (data.lacity.org), permits on one- and two-family homes issued to ; fire rebuilds excluded. ZIP medians need 20+ permits.
City of Los Angeles kitchen remodel permit figures
City of Los Angeles kitchen remodel permit figures
Local numbers for Los Angeles, each with its source and date.
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,243 |
| 2021 | 3,866 |
| 2022 | 3,964 |
| 2023 | 3,015 |
| 2024 | 3,192 |
| 2025 | 2,992 |
Source: LA Department of Building and Safety, Building Permits Issued 2020 to Present (data.lacity.org), full calendar years, fire rebuilds excluded, data as of .
Median declared permit valuation, City of Los Angeles
| Project | Figure | Range on a shared scale |
|---|---|---|
| Median declared permit valuation, kitchen remodels on one- and two-family homes, last 12 monthsDeclared value on City of Los Angeles building permits, not a contract price. Usually below the real project cost. | $20,000 |
Bars share one scale, from $0 to $20,000.
This is the median declared permit valuation for City of Los Angeles kitchen remodel permits on one- and two-family homes over the last 12 months. It is the value the applicant reported on the building permit, not a contract price, and it is usually below the real project cost because design, materials, finishes and work not on the permit add to it. Request an estimate for your home to see your own number.
Planning your project
The median declared permit valuation for a kitchen remodel on a one- or two-family home in the City of Los Angeles was $20,000 over the last 12 months. That figure is what the applicant wrote on the building permit, not what the work costs. Your real price depends on your home and your plans.
What a declared permit valuation is
A declared valuation is the amount the applicant reported to the city when filing the permit. It is not a contract price, a quote or a full budget. It often leaves out design work, cabinets, countertops, appliances, and any plumbing or electrical work that is not on the permit.
What adds to the real cost
Most of the final price comes from things a permit value does not show: the layout changes you want, the cabinets and countertops you choose, the finishes and fixtures, the condition of the existing walls, floors and wiring, and work that is not on the permit. Every home is different.
How to get a number you can use
Request a free, no-obligation estimate from a local builder who will review your plans and your home. The request goes to one builder. You can also check any contractor's license status with the CSLB (Contractors State License Board) before you agree to any work.
Kitchen remodel cost questions
Is the permit valuation the real cost of a kitchen remodel?
No. The median declared valuation of $20,000 is the amount reported on City of Los Angeles permits for one- and two-family homes over the last 12 months. It is usually below the real project cost, which includes design, materials, finishes and work not on the permit.
What drives the price of a kitchen remodel?
The biggest drivers are the scope of changes to layout, cabinets, countertops, appliances, plumbing and electrical work, the finishes you choose, and what the existing home needs. An estimate based on your plans gives the clearest picture.
Why do estimates for similar kitchens differ?
Builders price different scopes, materials and site conditions. Some include design, permits or hidden repairs and others leave them out. Ask any estimate to list exactly what is included so you can compare the same work.
How do I get a reliable number for my home?
Share your plans, photos and the list of changes you want. The request goes to one local builder, who can review them and reply with an estimate for your home. You can also check any contractor's license status with the CSLB (Contractors State License Board).
Does a kitchen remodel need a permit in the City of Los Angeles?
The City of Los Angeles issued 2,795 kitchen remodel permits over the last 12 months across all property types. Of those, 75.2% were on one- or two-family dwellings. Ask the builder whether your project needs a permit.
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