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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing cost in District of Columbia
Statewide pricing, permit posture and inspection sequence for kitchen cabinet refacing in District of Columbia. Your city or county issues the actual permit — use the local links below to confirm fees.
Verified August 2026
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing cost in District of Columbia
$5,600 – $25,100
Most District of Columbia homeowners pay around $11,900, or $300–$800 per linear foot of cabinetry. Permit fees typically add $0–$185.
Permit: Usually no. DC Construction Codes, based on the IRC with District amendments
Cost breakdown
| Budget scope | $5,600 |
|---|---|
| Typical project | $11,900 |
| Premium / complex | $25,100 |
| per linear foot of cabinetry | $300 – $800 |
| Permit fees | $0 – $185 |
| vs national baseline | +25% |
| Timeline | 3-5 days of work |
What is different about kitchen cabinet refacing in District of Columbia
A single citywide permitting authority reviews every project, and historic-district review covers a large share of the rowhouse stock — exterior work often needs design approval before a building permit is issued.
Owner-builder: Homeowner permits allowed on owner-occupied property; licensed trades required for electrical, plumbing and gas. Kitchen Cabinet Refacing is one of the scopes a homeowner can more realistically permit themselves.
What drives the price
- Linear feet of cabinetry and door count
- Veneer, thermofoil or solid wood fronts
- New soft-close hardware
- Adding crown molding or end panels
- Condition of the existing boxes
Cabinet Refacing pricing by city
Permit difficulty by city
Hometriva Permit Complexity Index: review load, added discipline reviews, wind and flood overlays, and how each jurisdiction sets fees.
| City | Complexity | Review time | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 22/100 · Simple | 2–7 days | 0 |
What District of Columbia homeowners reported paying
Invoice amounts submitted for this state, shown beside the model.
Rebates and incentives in District of Columbia
What is still claimable, what expired, and where to check your own utility territory.
Federally funded, state-administered rebates for heat pumps, panel and wiring upgrades, insulation and whole-home retrofits. Availability, income tiers and funding depend entirely on the state program and can pause when a state's allocation runs out.
U.S. DOE — Home Energy Rebates- DSIRE — every District of Columbia incentive by ZIPThe N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center database. The authoritative list of state, utility and local programs.
- ENERGY STAR rebate finderUtility and manufacturer rebates by ZIP code for HVAC, water heating and appliances.
- DOE Home Energy Rebates — District of Columbia statusShows whether the state's HEAR/HOMES program is open, waitlisted or not yet launched.
Frequently asked questions
Is cabinet refacing worth it?
Refacing makes sense when the existing boxes are solid and the layout works. If the boxes are particleboard that has swollen from moisture, or you want to change the layout, full replacement is the better value.
Sources
Sources & verification
Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.