The verdict in three sentences
An institutional website rebuild for an NGO, accessible to WCAG 2.1 AA and privacy-compliant, costs between 20,000 and 48,000 EUR net in New York in 2026, over 10 to 14 weeks. The accessibility audit, privacy compliance and secure member area alone account for nearly 50% of the budget. Budget a maintenance retainer at 15% of build per year to keep accessibility and compliance over time.
Rebuild budget per tier
An NGO communications director buys trust: accessibility, compliance and data security come first. 2026 order of magnitude in EUR net.
| Tier | Scope | Price EUR net | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rebuild | 15-25 pages, WCAG AA, privacy | 20,000 - 28,000 | 10-11 wks |
| Premium rebuild | + secure member area | 30,000 - 40,000 | 12-13 wks |
| Full rebuild | + simulator, heavy migration | 42,000 - 48,000+ | 13-14 wks |
| Accessibility audit WCAG | Official grid + report | +4,500 - 9,000 | +1-2 wks |
| Member area SSO | Secure auth, documents | +7,000 - 14,000 | +2-3 wks |
Accessibility and compliance: the core of the budget
For an NGO, accessibility is not cosmetic: it is regulatory and carries liability. Here are the key items.
| Item | 2026 range | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility audit WCAG 2.1 AA | 4,500 - 9,000 EUR | grid + remediation |
| Privacy compliance | 3,500 - 8,000 EUR | register, consent |
| Compliant cookie banner | 900 - 2,500 EUR | CMP, categories |
| Accessibility statement | 1,200 - 3,000 EUR | page + multi-year plan |
| Screen-reader testing | 1,800 - 4,000 EUR | NVDA/VoiceOver |
Member area, migration and maintenance
Moving to a secure area and migrating existing content are the two items that derail plans when underestimated.
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| Item | 2026 range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Secure member area | 7,000 - 14,000 EUR | auth, documents, privacy |
| Content migration | 3,000 - 8,000 EUR | 200-600 pages |
| Compliant data hosting | 3,600 - 9,000 EUR/yr | certified |
| Maintenance retainer | 15% of build/yr | accessibility + security |
| Editor training | 1,500 - 3,500 EUR | workflow, WCAG |
Mini case study
Celine, communications director of a 60,000-member NGO in New York, wants an accessible rebuild and a member area. Selected: Premium rebuild at 37,000 EUR net over 13 weeks, including 7,500 EUR of accessibility and privacy audit, and 11,000 EUR for the member area. Maintenance at 15% is 5,550 EUR/yr. Over 3 years, total cost 37,000 + 16,650 = 53,650 EUR net. By shifting 40% of document requests to the member area, the NGO saves about 1,100 hours/yr of phone handling, ~33,000 EUR of cost, paying back the rebuild from year two.
FAQ
Is WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility mandatory? For an organization serving the public, yes, it is strongly required and carries liability. Budget 4,500 to 9,000 EUR for audit and remediation, plus a published accessibility statement.
Where should sensitive data be hosted? On certified infrastructure for sensitive personal data, budget 3,600 to 9,000 EUR/yr. It is non-negotiable once a member area stores sensitive personal data.
How much for the member area? Between 7,000 and 14,000 EUR depending on authentication, accessible documents and privacy level. It pays back quickly by reducing phone requests.
Is content migration included? Rarely by default: it costs 3,000 to 8,000 EUR for 200 to 600 pages. Not budgeting for it is the top cause of rebuild delays.
What maintenance should we plan for? About 15% of build cost per year to keep accessibility, compliance and security. Below 12%, WCAG and privacy compliance degrade with each update.
Let's scope your project. Tell us the volume of pages to migrate, the need for a member area and your accessibility requirement: we will frame a scope and an indicative budget between 20,000 and 48,000 EUR net. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
