NYC DOT Construction Permits are billed per linear foot of sidewalk affected, with a minimum fee. In 2026, expect $135–$280 for a typical residential sidewalk repair job.
What's included in the permit fee
The DOT Construction Permit, filing fee, and the inspection cycle. It does NOT include disposal, materials, or labor. When we quote line-item, permit is broken out so you see the pass-through.
Extras that catch homeowners by surprise
Street occupancy (if a mixer is in the roadway), sidewalk shed permits (for larger jobs), and after-hours variances. We tell you up front if your job requires any of these — usually it does not.
Why lump-sum quotes hide the permit
Competitors often bury permit into a lump-sum figure to inflate margin. Our quotes always break it out. If you're comparing bids, ask each contractor for their permit line separately.