What do roof replacement permits in Baltimore show?
In Baltimore, the middle half of roof replacement permit values runs from $7,940 to $17,050, with a median of $11,500. That is from 391 permits issued October 2023 to October 2026, adjusted to today's dollars. Baltimore passed the calibration check for this job, so its permit values appear beside the survey figures for the region.
Reviewed by Matt Kovalik, licensed Minnesota journeyworker electrician. License AJ703617 (verify). Updated October 2026.
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Your quote sits in the middle half of what homeowners paid.
South range: what 944 homeowners paid (Census American Housing Survey).
Middle half: $6,870 to $17,170.
Nationally, the middle half of homeowners paid $7,050 to $17,590 (Census American Housing Survey 2023, 2,176 jobs).
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84 permits in the tallest bar
Permits in each value band
| Permit value | Permits |
|---|---|
| under $3,700 | 20 |
| $3,700 to $6,400 | 36 |
| $6,400 to $9,100 | 84 |
| $9,100 to $11,800 | 65 |
| $11,800 to $14,500 | 51 |
| $14,500 to $17,200 | 38 |
| $17,200 to $19,900 | 25 |
| $19,900 to $22,600 | 17 |
| $22,600 to $25,300 | 16 |
| $25,300 to $28,000 | 16 |
| $28,000 to $30,700 | 11 |
| $30,700 and up | 12 |
- 2023$15,72047 permits
- 2024$12,570151 permits
- 2025$11,35064 permits
- 2026$9,980129 permits
Only years with enough permits for a stable median are shown. Values are adjusted to today's dollars.
Baltimore next to the South
Baltimore permit values: $7,940 to $17,050, median $11,500
The comparison below is what homeowners in the South paid, from the Census survey, a different measure from permit values.
Census survey, South: $6,870 to $17,170, median $10,990
Questions to ask before you sign
Matt's list for this job.
- Are you removing the existing roofing, and what layers and materials are included in the new roof?The shingle selection leaves the tear-off depth and underlying roof assembly unanswered.
- How will you document damaged decking and get my approval before charging for repairs?Decking repairs are often discovered mid-job. Photos and agreed repair terms keep that conversation grounded.
- Which flashings will be replaced at walls, chimneys, valleys, and roof penetrations?Leaks often start where the roof meets something else, so flashing deserves its own scope.
- What underlayment and ice barrier are included where appropriate or where your code requires them?Underlayment and ice-barrier details establish how vulnerable areas are protected beneath the shingles.
- How do the intake and exhaust ventilation work together on this roof, and what will you change?An exhaust vent depends on an intake path. Adding more openings at the top may leave that problem unresolved.
- Who will do the work, and how will you protect the house from rain during tear-off?During tear-off, the crew has to be ready to cover exposed areas if the weather turns.
- What provisions are in the bid for permits, disposal, protecting the property, collecting nails, and a written workmanship warranty?Debris removal, stray nails, and damage to the property are part of finishing a roofing job responsibly.
Also worth asking
- How will you protect the property and leave it clean at the end of each day?Flower beds, walkways, and household access deserve protection throughout demolition.
- Who is accountable for crew supervision, required permits, and getting a leak repaired after the job?A leaking installation needs a named contact who can arrange a repair without sending you between companies.
Questions people ask
How wide is the range in Baltimore?
The middle half of roof replacement permits in Baltimore runs from $7,940 to $17,050, and a tenth of permits sit below $5,330 while a tenth sit above $25,150. A quote outside the middle half is not wrong on its own, but it should come with a reason you can see in the scope, so compare it line by line.
Have Baltimore permit values changed by year?
Among years with enough permits to report, the median roof replacement permit value in Baltimore was $15,720 in 2023 and $9,980 in 2026, after adjusting every value to today's dollars. We show only years with enough permits for a stable median, and we do not read a cause into the change.
Source and calibration
Baltimore passed the city calibration check: its median AC replacement permit value, $8,530, is within 20% of the survey reference for its region.
This job also passed its own check: the Baltimore median permit value sits +4.6% from the survey median for the same job in the South.