Cost Segregation Pricing Last updated: May 2026 · n=53 providers

Cost segregation pricing for multifamily properties

May 2026 dataset · 53 U.S. providers documented · CC-BY 4.0

Median price

$10,000

across n=53 providers

P25 (lower quartile)

$6,500

25% of providers below

P75 (upper quartile)

$16,500

75% of providers below

Range

$500–$20,000

low end to high end

Multifamily cost segregation splits at the 5-unit boundary. Properties with 2–4 units depreciate over 27.5 years (residential) under MACRS; properties with 5+ units depreciate over 39 years (commercial) per IRC §168(e)(2). The longer recovery period at 5+ units makes cost segregation proportionally more valuable. Reclassification ranges 18–35% of basis depending on per-unit finishes, shared systems, and site improvements.

Provider pricing table

Sorted by low end of pricing range. * marks Cost Seg Smart (this dataset is operated by Cost Seg Smart — see methodology).

Provider	Pricing range	Turnaround	Methodology	ASCSP
Cost Seg Smart *	$495–$2,995	Under 1 hour	Automated	—
Expert Cost Seg	$500	Varies	Hybrid	—
R.E. Cost Seg	$950–$5,000	5-10 days (Rapid) / 3-4 weeks (Engineered)	Hybrid	—
Overline IQ	$1,440	Days to weeks	Hybrid	—
SMF Cost Segregation Advisors	$1,500–$5,000	1-2 weeks	Hybrid	—
Modern CFO / FreeCostSeg	$1,800	1-3 weeks	Hybrid	—
Maven Cost Seg	$1,900–$6,000	1-3 weeks	Hybrid	—
Remote Cost Seg	$2,000–$8,000	2-3 weeks	Hybrid	—
We Do Cost Seg	$2,000–$8,000	~3 days	Hybrid	—
CostSegRx	$2,000–$8,000	Not disclosed	Hybrid	—
Seneca Cost Seg	$3,000–$10,000	2-4 weeks (1 week rush available)	Engineered	Yes
Bedford Cost Segregation	$3,000–$8,000	3-5 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Dimov Tax & CPA	$3,000–$8,000	2-4 weeks	Hybrid	—
Segregation Holding	$3,000–$10,000	4-6 weeks	Engineered	—
Patrick Accounting	$3,000–$10,000	3-6 weeks	Hybrid	—
Veritax Advisors	$3,000–$10,000	3-6 weeks	Engineered	—
Dark Horse CPAs	$3,000–$10,000	3-6 weeks	Hybrid	—
CSA Partners	$3,500–$10,000	3-5 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Cost Segregation Initiatives	$3,500–$12,000	3-6 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Omega Accounting Solutions	$3,500–$12,000	4-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Lindon Engineering Services	$4,000–$12,000	4-6 weeks	Engineered	Yes
KBKG	$5,000–$15,000	4-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Engineered Tax Services	$5,000–$20,000	6-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
CSSI	$5,000–$15,000	4-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Madison SPECS	$5,000–$15,000	2-4 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Capstan Tax Strategies	$5,000–$10,000	3-5 weeks	Engineered	Yes
McGuire Sponsel	$5,000–$15,000	4-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Source Advisors	$5,000–$15,000	4-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Cost Segregation Guys	$5,000–$15,000	1-3 weeks	Engineered	—
ICS Tax	$5,000–$15,000	4-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Bracket Partners	$5,000–$15,000	4-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
MS Consultants (MSC)	$5,000–$20,000	4-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Strategic Cost Segregation	$5,000–$15,000	4-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Anders CPA	$5,000–$15,000	4-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Warren Averett	$6,000–$18,000	5-8 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Moss Adams / Baker Tilly	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
EisnerAmper	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Cherry Bekaert	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Kaufman Rossin	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Carr, Riggs & Ingram	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Anchin	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Aprio	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
CohnReznick	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Eide Bailly	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
CBIZ	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Wipfli	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Baker Tilly	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Crowe LLP	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Marcum LLP	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Plante Moran	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Withum	$8,000–$25,000	6-10 weeks	Engineered	Yes
BDO USA	$10,000–$30,000	6-12 weeks	Engineered	Yes
Cost Segregation Authority	—	4-6 weeks	Engineered	Yes

What drives multifamily pricing variance

Unit count. 2–4 unit (small MF / house-hack) studies are priced like residential ($495–$2,000 typical). 5–20 unit syndication-scale MF runs $2,800–$10,000. 20+ unit institutional MF is $8,000–$25,000+ with KBKG, ETS, and accounting-firm tiers.
Shared systems. Central HVAC, plumbing trunks, parking structures, common-area finishes, and laundry equipment add reclassifiable basis at the 5+ unit threshold. Engineered firms with on-site engineering capture these components more thoroughly than automated tiers.
Partnership / K-1 documentation. Syndication GPs need K-1 friendly basis allocations across LPs. Provider must produce CPA-ready depreciation schedules formatted for partnership tax filings. This adds scope beyond a single-owner residential study.
LP-facing report polish. MF GPs often need institutional-grade report polish for LP communications. KBKG, ETS, and accounting-firm tiers produce this; automated tiers do not.

Methodology breakdown (53 providers)

Automated (n=1)
Hybrid (n=12)
Engineered (n=41)

Cost Seg Smart positioning. Cost Seg Smart's MF 2–4 unit tier ($995–$1,995) and MF 5+ unit tier ($995–$2,995) sit at the bottom of the documented MF price distribution. For house-hack / small MF buyers under $800K basis, the price/turnaround tradeoff is decisive. For 20+ unit institutional MF, traditional engineered firms (KBKG, ETS) with named ASCSP-credentialed engineers are typically the right fit. See multifamily provider rankings.

Frequently asked questions

How much does cost segregation cost for a 10-unit apartment building?

Documented pricing for 5–20 unit small multifamily ranges $2,800 (R.E. Cost Seg Fully Engineered Residential) to $10,000+ (KBKG, ETS engineered with site visit). Median for the segment is approximately $5,500. Automated tier ($995–$2,995 for Cost Seg Smart MF 5+) covers smaller properties but loses scope advantages at 20+ units.

Does a duplex cost segregation study cost the same as a single-family rental?

Documented duplex pricing typically tracks SFR pricing closely — both are 27.5-year residential under MACRS. Cost Seg Smart, R.E. Cost Seg, and other automated/hybrid providers do not tier-up significantly for 2–4 unit residential. Engineered firms may charge marginally more for fourplex due to per-unit FF&E inventory but the methodology is identical.

Which provider is best for 20+ unit institutional multifamily?

Documented institutional-tier MF specialists include KBKG (ASCSP, Tax Court testimony, $5K–$15K+ engagements), Engineered Tax Services ($5K–$20K, audit defense package), and Capstan Tax Strategies ($5K–$10K, 481(a) lookback expertise). Brand and engineering depth matter at this property scale; LP reporting requirements drive provider selection.

Methodology. Statistics computed from midpoints of each provider's published or estimated pricing range, filtered to providers serving multifamily. Sample sizes reflect documented providers in the May 2026 dataset; the U.S. provider universe is larger. Each pricing claim cites at least one public source in the canonical dataset.csv. See full methodology.

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