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Pool installation cost by city

Compare pool installation cost across California cities using public building permits. Building a new in-ground swimming pool or spa.

Pool installation cost by city

Pool installation permit figures by city
CityMedianMiddle halfPermitsDatesSourceChecked on
Anaheim$43,000$30,000 to $60,0002012022-01-04 to 2026-09-28Accela Building Permits2026-11-02
Marin County$120,000$75,000 to $186,2381212022-01-11 to 2026-10-05Building Permit2026-11-02

What a pool installation permit usually covers

Usually the pool shell, plumbing, electrical and the safety barrier the permit inspects. Landscaping, decking beyond the pool edge, fencing upgrades and covers are often priced separately.

Read this first. Permit values are self-reported by the applicant to set permit fees. They often leave out materials or labor, and they are not what the contractor actually charged. A quote above or below this range can be reasonable.

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Contains data from Marin County (all jurisdictions in dataset), under the Open Data Commons ODbL (share-alike).

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