Chicago requires a General Contractor License from City of Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB).
Source: City of Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) · checked September 2026
Bathroom Remodel
in Chicago.
Average ROI at resale · Chicago
A mid-range bathroom remodel across the Chicago typically runs $24,910 at completion and returns $17,662 at resale, a 70.9% ROI according to 2025 Cost vs. Value data for the Chicago market.
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How Much Does Bathroom Remodel Cost in Chicago, IL?
Typical Range
$5,000 to $25,000
Typical Bathroom Remodel projects in Chicago run $5,000 to $25,000. Upscale Bathroom Remodel projects in this area run about $76,524 (Cost vs Value data). Mid-range projects in this region recoup about 66% at resale (Cost vs Value data).
What Bathroom Remodel Returns in Chicago
Mid-range cost and resale value from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.
| Project | Cost | Resale Value | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Remodel | Midrange | $24,910 | $17,662 | 71% |
| Bath Remodel | Universal Design | $40,855 | $23,782 | 58% |
| Bathroom Addition | Midrange | $57,427 | $30,613 | 53% |
| Bath Remodel | Upscale | $78,684 | $28,654 | 36% |
| Bathroom Addition | Upscale | $105,577 | $35,261 | 33% |
Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier.
Bath Remodel ROI Trend
Chicago ROI by year
| Year | ROI |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 60.6% |
| 2020 | 53.3% |
| 2021 | 58.2% |
| 2022 | 56.9% |
| 2023 | 61.2% |
| 2024 | 68.6% |
| 2025 | 66.4% |
Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2019 to 2025.
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