Gas furnace replacement cost in Kansas City, MO
Installed, 80,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency
A typical furnace (80,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency) costs about $4,850 installed in the Kansas City area, about the same as the national figure, because HVAC technicians here earn a median $30 an hour against $29 nationally.
Prices by size in Kansas City
| Size | Low | Typical | High | National typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 BTU, 80% efficiency | $3,650 | $4,150 | $5,350 | $4,100 |
| 60,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency | $4,400 | $4,750 | $5,700 | $4,750 |
| 80,000 BTU, 80% efficiency | $3,750 | $4,100 | $5,000 | $4,050 |
| 80,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency | $4,450 | $4,850 | $5,850 | $4,850 |
| 100,000 BTU, 80% efficiency | $3,900 | $4,250 | $5,450 | $4,250 |
| 100,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency | $4,600 | $5,000 | $5,950 | $4,950 |
Local labor: what HVAC technicians earn here
| Hourly wage | Kansas City metro | United States |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $24 | $23 |
| Median | $30 | $29 |
| 75th percentile | $37 | $37 |
The Kansas City market
Kansas City's permit rules for replacing a water heater, furnace, AC or heat pump could not be confirmed from city sources for this page, including fees, homeowner eligibility and inspection steps. Call the City Planning and Development department before work begins, and remember that the metro spans two states: Kansas-side cities such as Overland Park and Olathe, and Missouri neighbors like Independence, issue their own permits. DOE's Building America guide places Jackson County in climate zone 4A, a mixed-humid region with real heating and cooling seasons. Across Missouri, EIA's 2020 survey found 59% of homes heat with natural gas and 31% with electricity, 76% use a furnace and 83% have central air. Missouri's federally funded home energy rebates may not open until 2027 or later.
Climate zone 4A brings a full heating season, so furnace efficiency shows up on your gas bill. In Kansas City, a furnace is often replaced alongside an AC that shares its coil and blower, so ask for both options priced separately. Bids should list AFUE and warranty terms. A high-efficiency furnace vents through plastic pipe and drains condensate, so ask where the pipe will exit and where the drain will run.
Permits in Kansas City
We couldn't confirm all of Kansas City's rules from official pages. Check with the building department before work starts.
| Permit for this job | Not stated on the city pages we checked |
|---|---|
| Fee | Not stated on the city pages we checked |
| Who can pull it | Not stated on the city pages we checked |
| Inspection | Not stated on the city pages we checked |
Rebates in Missouri
HEAR: announced, not open yet. HOMES: announced, not open yet. Source: Missouri DNR Division of Energy, checked October 13, 2026.
What these programs cover, and other states
Other systems in Kansas City
- Gas tank water heater
- Gas tankless water heater
- Central air conditioner
- Heat pump (ducted, outdoor unit + air handler)
Gas furnace cost in other metros
Sources
- Kansas City, MO permit source: General notices: CompassKC portal, permit division walk-in hours
- DOE Building America: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County
- Missouri DNR: IRA Home Energy Rebates program
- EIA RECS 2020: Highlights for space heating fuel in U.S. homes by state
- EIA RECS 2020: Highlights for space heating in U.S. homes by state
- EIA RECS 2020: Highlights for air conditioning in U.S. homes by state
- EIA RECS 2020: Highlights for water heating in U.S. homes by state
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Kansas City, MO-KS (49-9021 HVAC mechanics and installers)
- DOE Consumer Furnaces Final Rule TSD (Sep 2023), Table 8.2.12 (2022$); labor share from App. 8D (11.97 person-hours, $705 of $2,527)