Bathroom Remodel Kansas City: $4,877 to $14,959 + Permits
A bathroom remodel in Kansas City costs $4,877 to $14,959 for most homeowners, Angi reported in 2026, with an average of $9,902.
KCMO requires a permit before most plumbing or electrical work, and Angi puts a typical bathroom permit at $97.
Key numbers
- $9,902Bathroom remodel, Kansas City averageAngi, Feb 2026
- $4,877 to $14,959Most Kansas City homeowners spendAngi, Feb 2026
- $6,500 average50 sq ft bathroom, Kansas CityAngi, Feb 2026
Planning a Kansas City bathroom? Call the remodeling line with the room's size and the finish level you want.
| Job | Published cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel, Kansas City average | $9,902 | Angi, Feb 2026 |
| Most Kansas City homeowners spend | $4,877 to $14,959 | Angi, Feb 2026 |
| Per square foot, Kansas City | $130 average, close to 20% below national | Angi, Feb 2026 |
| 50 sq ft bathroom, Kansas City | $6,500 average | Angi, Feb 2026 |
| 100 sq ft bathroom, Kansas City | $13,000 average | Angi, Feb 2026 |
| Permit, typical bathroom remodel | $97 average; $58 base for the first $2,000 plus $4.33 per additional $1,000 | Angi, Feb 2026 |
Angi's Kansas City figures. The city sets permit fees from the total cost of construction.
A bathroom remodel in Kansas City replaces fixtures, tile, plumbing or wiring under KCMO trade permits that only licensed contractors or owner-occupants can pull; Angi puts the average at $9,902.
Kansas City permits for a bathroom remodel
Kansas City, Missouri requires permits before most electrical, plumbing, or heating and ventilating work begins, and it bases the fee on the total cost of construction. Angi's Kansas City guide puts it at a $58 base fee for the first $2,000 of work plus $4.33 for each additional $1,000, about $97 for a typical bathroom remodel. Replacing a component part of an appliance is exempt. Questions go to the Permits Division at 816-513-1500; applications run through the CompassKC portal.
In a single-family home, an owner who lives there and does the work personally may pull the permit. Everyone else must be a licensed contractor, so a handyman cannot pull a plumbing or electrical permit for you.
KCMO contractor licenses: who can do bathroom plumbing and wiring
Missouri has no statewide plumbing license, so Kansas City licenses trades itself through City Planning and Development. License types include Journeyman and Master Plumber, Electrical Supervisor, Master Electrician and Residential Building Supervisor. Contractor licenses cost $60 to apply and $181 to issue. Ask for the KCMO license number of the plumber and electrician on your job, look it up through the city, and ask for proof of insurance. Plumbing-only work: plumber in Kansas City.
Kansas City housing age and lead-safe work
Kansas City's median home was built in 1969, the Census Bureau says, and 63.1% of units predate 1980. The EPA's lead-safe renovation rule requires certified firms when renovation disturbs lead-based paint in homes built before 1978, so ask the remodeler how they will contain dust. Soft floors or mold found under an old tub: water damage restoration in Kansas City or mold removal in Kansas City.
| What | Kansas City | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permits | Required before most electrical, plumbing or HVAC work; fee from total construction cost | KCMO City Planning and Development |
| Who pulls permits | Licensed contractors, or an owner-occupant doing the work personally | KCMO City Planning and Development |
| Permits Division | 816-513-1500; CompassKC portal | KCMO City Planning and Development |
| Trade licenses | Journeyman and Master Plumber, Master Electrician, Residential Building Supervisor; $60 application, $181 issuance | KCMO |
| Housing age | Median year built 1969; 63.1% built before 1980 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024 |
Permit, license and program facts for a bathroom remodel in Kansas City, from official city, county, state, utility and Census pages.
Bathroom remodel in Kansas City: questions to ask
- What are the KCMO license numbers for the plumber and electrician?
- Is the city permit in the price, and who is listed on it?
- If the house is pre-1978, is your firm lead-safe certified?
- Can I see proof of insurance and an itemized contract?
Want a Kansas City bathroom priced with the permit included? Call the remodeling line.
National prices and kitchen figures: bathroom remodel cost and kitchen remodel cost. Water heater work during a remodel: water heater repair in Kansas City. Compare bathroom remodel in St. Louis and bathroom remodel in Minneapolis. Calls to the remodeling line go to an independent company that serves your area and takes this kind of job (how calls work).
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Questions people ask
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Kansas City?
Angi puts the Kansas City average at $9,902, with most spending $4,877 to $14,959 (2026), or about $130 a square foot.
How much is a bathroom remodel permit in Kansas City?
Angi lists a $58 base fee for the first $2,000 of work plus $4.33 per additional $1,000, about $97 for a typical bathroom. KCMO bases fees on total construction cost.
Can a homeowner pull a permit in Kansas City?
Yes, if you live in the single-family home and do the work yourself. Otherwise a licensed contractor must pull it.
Who licenses plumbers in Kansas City, Missouri?
The city does, through City Planning and Development, since Missouri has no statewide plumbing license. Call the Permits Division at 816-513-1500.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Kansas City?
We found no Kansas City-specific figure. HomeAdvisor's 2026 national average is $26,990, with most paying $14,591 to $41,617.
Know the room's size and the finishes you want? Call the remodeling line for a Kansas City visit and an itemized estimate.
- 1Call the line
- 2It rings a local company
- 3They give you the price
Before you book
- License numberAsk for it, then check it with the state board.
- Written priceGet the visit fee and the job price in writing before work starts.
- Proof of insuranceAsk for the certificate, especially for roof, tree and electrical work.
Sources (7)
- Angi: How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Kansas City? [2026 Data] (2026-02-25)
- KCMO: Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Permits (checked 2026-10-11)
- KCMO: Contractor licensing (BizCare) (checked 2026-10-11)
- U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2020 to 2024, Table B25035 Median year structure built, Kansas City city, MO (checked 2026-10-11)
- U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2020 to 2024, Table B25034 Year structure built, Kansas City city, MO (checked 2026-10-11)
- EPA: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rules (2025-12-15)
- HomeAdvisor: Kitchen Remodel Cost (2026-06-17)
Planning a bathroom remodel in Kansas City? Call the remodeling line
Have the address, the room, its rough size, what you want changed and your budget range. The contractor will set up a visit and a written estimate before anything is signed.
Free call to an independent company in your area that takes this kind of work.