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Building Permit Fees in Coral Gables, FL (2026)

Building Permit
$1,175.00
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$470.00
$20,000 re-roof
HVAC Permit
$235.00
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$235.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$235.00
$10,000 repipe

In Coral Gables, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,175.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $470.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $235.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $235.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $235.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

Source

Fee Schedule, City of Coral Gables, Florida (Published March 10, 2026)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective March 10, 2026. Last verified: September 1, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Coral Gables Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Electrical Permit Fees in Coral Gables

Residential (1–2 family)
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $200.00
$0–$250,000
$20.00 per $1,000
Over $250,000
$5,000.00 + $22.50 per $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $350.00
$0–$250,000
$25.00 per $1,000
Over $250,000
$6,250.00 + $27.50 per $1,000
Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion Fee
10% of the permit fee‡
Florida Building Code Training/Compliance Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Florida DBPR Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12)
5% of the permit fee‡
Board of Architects Review Fee (if applicable)
0.267% of job value (printed $2.67 per $1,000 of construction cost, stored as the equivalent 0.267%)‡
Change of Contractor Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)
$500.00
Change of Contractor Fee (Residential) (if applicable)
$200.00
Expedited Permit Review Services Program Fee (if applicable)
15% of the permit fee
Fire Department Construction Permit Fee (Sec. 30-3) (if applicable)
0.55% of job value, minimum $350.00‡
Permit Extension Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)
$500.00
Permit Extension Fee (Residential) (if applicable)
$200.00
Plan Re-Review Fee (After Third Rejection) (if applicable)
$150.00‡
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Request for Construction Work Outside Approved Hours Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)
$250.00
Request for Construction Work Outside Approved Hours Fee (Residential) (if applicable)
$150.00
Revisions to Approved Plans Fee (if applicable)
$75.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy/Completion Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)
$500.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy/Completion Fee (Residential) (if applicable)
$200.00
Temporary Power for Test Fee (if applicable)
$200.00
Temporary Service for Construction Fee (if applicable)
$200.00

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Coral Gables Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
$
$500$100,000
Estimated electrical permit fee
$235.00
Electrical permit fee$200.00
tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $200.00
Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion Fee$20.00
Florida Building Code Training/Compliance Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Florida DBPR Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.00
Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12)$10.00
Total Estimate$235.00

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Coral Gables building department before applying.

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Coral Gables Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Coral Gables?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,175.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Coral Gables's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Is a Roofing Permit in Coral Gables?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $470.00, based on Coral Gables's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Coral Gables?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table), minimum $200.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Coral Gables?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion Fee (10% of the permit fee), Florida Building Code Training/Compliance Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), Florida DBPR Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12) (5% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Coral Gables?

Florida's HB 803 (effective July 2026) exempts certain single-family work under $7,500 from permitting statewide, excluding electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work. Confirm with the building department whether your job qualifies before skipping a permit. Read what HB 803 changed.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Fee Schedule, City of Coral Gables, Florida (Published March 10, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Compare Permit Fees Across Miami-Dade County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Miami-Dade County's 15 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $239.47 (Unincorporated Miami-Dade County) to $2,250.00 (Pinecrest).

JurisdictionBuilding permit ($50k remodel)Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Miami-Dade County$239.47$322.88
Aventura$295.63$258.00
Coral Gables$1,175.00$470.00
Cutler Bayn/an/a
Hialeah$1,155.00$450.00
Homestead$1,567.50$422.00
Key Biscayne$384.75$614.25
Miami$418.75$203.50
Miami Beach$1,602.25$640.90
Miami Gardens$1,968.75$341.00
Miami Lakesn/a$441.40
Palmetto Bayn/a$333.36
Pinecrest$2,250.00$685.00
South Miami$806.25$752.50
Sweetwater$818.65$413.50

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. Where a schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 2,000 sq ft roof. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

New to Florida permit fees? Read our Florida permit fee guide: how schedules are set, the statutory surcharges, and what HB 803 changed in 2026.