Coral Gables, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Coral Gables, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

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.

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

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Coral Gables permit portal, or call 305-460-5245.

How Coral Gables values a job: Coral Gables charges building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permit fees as a percentage of construction value; the Building Official sets the method for determining the minimum valuation.

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.

Building Permit Fees in Coral Gables

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $200.00

Up to $250,000

$20.00 per $1,000

Over $250,000

$5,000.00 plus $22.50 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates by job value, minimum $350.00

Up to $250,000

$25.00 per $1,000

Over $250,000

$6,250.00 plus $27.50 per additional $1,000

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion Fee

10% of the permit fee‡

Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12)

5% of the permit fee‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Private Provider Reduction (Inspections Only)

may reduce the permit fee by 15% (printed as 15% of the permit fee)‡

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 30% (printed as 30% of the permit fee)‡

Art in Public Places Fee (if applicable)

1% of job value, jobs over $999,999.99 only†

1% of the Aggregate Project Value (all construction plus design costs) on non-single-family projects of $1 million or more; funds the city's public art program and may be satisfied with approved on-site artwork instead

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

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Coral Gables

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $200.00

Up to $250,000

$20.00 per $1,000

Over $250,000

$5,000.00 plus $22.50 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates by job value, minimum $350.00

Up to $250,000

$25.00 per $1,000

Over $250,000

$6,250.00 plus $27.50 per additional $1,000

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion Fee

10% of the permit fee‡

Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12)

5% of the permit fee‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

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.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Coral Gables

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $200.00

Up to $250,000

$20.00 per $1,000

Over $250,000

$5,000.00 plus $22.50 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates by job value, minimum $350.00

Up to $250,000

$25.00 per $1,000

Over $250,000

$6,250.00 plus $27.50 per additional $1,000

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion Fee

10% of the permit fee‡

Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12)

5% of the permit fee‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

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

† 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

Job value ($)

$500$50,000

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$235.00

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$200.00

$10,000 × $20.00 per $1,000, minimum $200.00 (see the fee table above)

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion Fee$20.00‡

Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12)$10.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$235.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Coral Gables charges building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permit fees as a percentage of construction value; the Building Official sets the method for determining the minimum valuation.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Coral Gables building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 305-460-5245. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Coral Gables

Coral Gables takes all building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permit applications and plans electronically through the city's Citizen Self Service (EnerGov) portal, where you can also pay fees and track status. For help, visit the Development Services permit counter at 427 Biltmore Way, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or call 305-460-5245. Schedule inspections in the same portal from the permit's inspection tab; cancellations must be made by phone. Qualifying residential permits such as roofing, windows and doors are automatically reviewed under the Same Day Permit Program.

Source: Coral Gables application instructions

Apply online: Coral Gables permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 305-460-5245
Email: DevelopmentServices@coralgables.com
Address: 427 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-2:30 PM (Building Division and permit counter)
Source: Official contact page

Coral Gables Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost 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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost 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 by job value, 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), Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12) (5% of the permit fee), State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). 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 and what it saves.

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 September 1, 2026.

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Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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. Pulling a commercial permit or a small residential job? See what HB 803 lets you save. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

Coral Gables, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Coral Gables Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees in Coral Gables

Electrical Permit Fees in Coral Gables

Plumbing Permit Fees in Coral Gables

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Coral Gables

Roofing Permit Fees in Coral Gables

Coral Gables Permit Fee Calculator

How to Apply for a Permit in Coral Gables

Coral Gables Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Coral Gables?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Coral Gables?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Coral Gables?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Coral Gables?

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

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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