Hialeah, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Hialeah, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,155.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $462.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $343.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $343.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $849.75. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft roof. 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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City of Hialeah Building Department Fee Schedule, Effective March 20, 2026

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Hialeah permit portal, or call 305-883-5825.

How Hialeah values a job: Construction valuation is based on the signed construction contract submitted with the permit application (the schedule requires 'Submit contract with permit' for commercial and multi-family new construction and a copy of the construction contract for fire-damage repairs).

Schedule effective March 20, 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

Hialeah Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Hialeah

Residential (1–2 family): Home or duplex alteration or repair

tiered rates by job value, minimum $180.00

Printed as $0.02 per $1.00 of cost or fractional part (2%), min $180, max $1,500; stored as a valuation_tiered rule with an unbounded 2%-of-value band up to $75,000 (where the 2% rate reaches the printed $1,500 max) and a flat $1,500 top band above that, per the cap-as-top-band convention.

Up to $75,000

$20.00 per $1,000

Over $75,000

$1,500.00

Residential (1–2 family): New home, duplex, or addition (per sq ft)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $180.00

Up to 1,000 sq ft

$750.00

Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft

$1,500.00

Over 2,000 sq ft

$1,500.00 plus $0.75 per additional sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Shutters (per opening)

$12.00 per opening, minimum $180.00

Residential (1–2 family): Windows/Doors (per opening)

$12.00 per opening, minimum $180.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Alteration or repair, non-R3 buildings

$0.20 per $10 of job value or fraction thereof, minimum $290.00

Commercial / 3+ units: New commercial or multi-family building or addition (2% of cost)

2% of job value, minimum $1,500.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Shutters (per opening)

$12.00 per opening, minimum $290.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Windows/Doors (per opening)

$12.00 per opening, minimum $290.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Affordable Housing/Low Income Multi-Family (0.5%)

0.5% of job value, minimum $1,500.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Structures of Unusual Size or Nature (0.5%)

0.5% of job value, minimum $290.00

Fire Damage Repair (10% of cost, capped)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $350.00

Printed as $0.10 per $1.00 of cost or fractional part (10%), min $350, max $2,500; stored as valuation_tiered with a 10%-of-value band up to $25,000 (where the rate reaches the printed $2,500 max) and a flat $2,500 top band above that.

Up to $25,000

$100.00 per $1,000

Over $25,000

$2,500.00

Miami-Dade County Code Compliance Fee

0.06% of job value‡

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)

2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00†

Technology Fee

10% of the permit fee

Additional Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$60.00

Change of Contractor, Architect, or Engineer Fee (if applicable)

$180.00

Flood Review Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)

$150.00

Flood Review Fee (Residential) (if applicable)

$75.00

Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)

$75.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Hialeah 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 type

4 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$1,155.00

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$1,000.00

$50,000 × $20.00 per $1,000, minimum $180.00 (see the fee table above)

Miami-Dade County Code Compliance Fee$30.00‡

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$25.00

Technology Fee$100.00

Total Estimate$1,155.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Construction valuation is based on the signed construction contract submitted with the permit application (the schedule requires 'Submit contract with permit' for commercial and multi-family new construction and a copy of the construction contract for fire-damage repairs).

Estimate only. Confirm with the Hialeah building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 305-883-5825. 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 Hialeah

Hialeah building permits are submitted online through the City's Tyler EnerGov Citizen Self Service portal, where you can upload plans, see review comments, submit revisions and pay fees. The Building Division is at 501 Palm Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hialeah, open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For permits issued through Tyler, request inspections in the portal; other inspections are scheduled by email to inspections@hialeahfl.gov at least 24 hours ahead. Inspections run Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Source: Hialeah application instructions

Apply online: Hialeah permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 305-883-5825
Email: buildingdepartment@hialeahfl.gov
Address: 501 Palm Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hialeah, FL 33010
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; first Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Hialeah Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Hialeah?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,155.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Hialeah'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 Hialeah?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $462.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Hialeah's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Hialeah?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $180.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. 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 Hialeah?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00) and Technology Fee (10% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Hialeah?

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 City of Hialeah Building Department Fee Schedule, Effective March 20, 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.