Miami Lakes, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Miami Lakes, a re-roof runs $441.40 in permit fees, an HVAC change-out $116.74, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $116.74, and a whole-house repipe $290.93. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft roof, a 3-ton system, 200 A service, and a 15-fixture scope. 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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Source

Town of Miami Lakes Building Department Fee Schedule (effective 10/1/2020)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Miami Lakes permit portal, or call (305) 364-6100.

How Miami Lakes values a job: Miami Lakes prices most new construction by square footage rather than job value; valuation based fees use the estimated cost of construction, and the Town may require a copy of the executed construction contract as documentation.

Schedule effective October 1, 2020. 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

Miami Lakes Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Miami Lakes

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates by sq ft

Fee Tiers reconstruct total=rate*sqft (not marginal-from-zero) via Band Base Fee=rate*Over on each rate-based tier, per printed per-sf rates; the $16,801 cap (stated only for the 651-15,000 SF band) is modeled as a flat-fee tier starting at the sq ft where 1.30*sqft first reaches the cap (12,923 sq ft, i.e. floor(16801/1.30)); the 15,001+ band carries no printed cap and is left open-ended.

Up to 300 sq ft

$628.00

Over 300, up to 650 sq ft

$780.03

Over 650, up to 12,923 sq ft

$845.00 plus $1.30 per additional sq ft

Over 12,923, up to 15,000 sq ft

$16,801.00

Over 15,000 sq ft

$17,100.00 plus $1.14 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $250.00

Over $0

$12.70 per $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $250.00

Fee Tiers reconstruct total=rate*sqft via Band Base Fee=rate*Over on each rate-based tier; the $15,501 cap engages at sq ft = floor(15501/1.81) = 8,564; the $41,401 cap engages at sq ft = floor(41401/1.57) = 26,370 (measured from the tier's own Over=10,000 base). The 30,001+ band carries no printed cap and is left open-ended.

Up to 8,564 sq ft

$1.81 per sq ft

Over 8,564, up to 10,000 sq ft

$15,501.00

Over 10,000, up to 26,370 sq ft

$15,700.00 plus $1.57 per additional sq ft

Over 26,370, up to 30,000 sq ft

$41,401.00

Over 30,000 sq ft

$42,000.00 plus $1.40 per additional sq ft

Certificate of Occupancy Fee (Commercial/Industrial, per sq ft) (new construction)

$0.16 per square foot, minimum $155.00, maximum $1,409.00

Certificate of Occupancy Fee (SFR/Duplex/Townhouse) (new construction)

$84.45

Miami-Dade Code Compliance Fee (Alterations, percent of value)

0.06% of job value‡

Miami-Dade Code Compliance Fee (New Construction, per sq ft)

$0.0488 per square foot‡

Derived: $0.60 per $1,000 of value, with value set at $81.25 per sq ft for most occupancy groups per the printed Miami-Dade basis

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

3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00‡

Technology Fee

10% of the permit fee‡

Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$126.34

Lost Permit Card Replacement Fee (if applicable)

$35.00

Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)

$90.00

Plan Revision Fee (per trade minimum) (if applicable)

$52.16‡

Plan/Permit Revision Fee (Minor) (if applicable)

$111.42

Up-Front Processing Fee (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

30% of the permit fee‡

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Miami Lakes

Residential (1–2 family)

$16.81 per fixture, minimum $97.04‡

Commercial / 3+ units

$16.81 per fixture, minimum $140.20‡

Miami-Dade Code Compliance Fee (Alterations, percent of value)

0.06% of job value‡

Miami-Dade Code Compliance Fee (New Construction, per sq ft)

$0.0488 per square foot‡

Derived: $0.60 per $1,000 of value, with value set at $81.25 per sq ft for most occupancy groups per the printed Miami-Dade basis

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

3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00‡

Technology Fee

10% of the permit fee‡

Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$126.34

Lost Permit Card Replacement Fee (if applicable)

$35.00

Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)

$90.00

Plan Revision Fee (per trade minimum) (if applicable)

$52.16‡

Plan/Permit Revision Fee (Minor) (if applicable)

$111.42

Up-Front Processing Fee (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

30% of the permit fee‡

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Miami Lakes Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Fixtures

fixtures

130 fixtures

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$290.93

Included in this total

Plumbing Permit Fee$252.15‡

15 fixtures × $16.81 per fixture

Miami-Dade Code Compliance Fee (Alterations, Percent of Value)$6.00‡

State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$7.56‡

Technology Fee$25.22‡

Total Estimate$290.93

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Up-Front Processing Fee$75.65‡

You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Assumes a $10,000.00 total job value for valuation-based surcharges.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Miami Lakes building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (305) 364-6100. 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 Miami Lakes

Building permits in Miami Lakes are issued by the Town's Building Department at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Bring the Miami Lakes Building Permit Application with its HOA affidavit and your plans to the permit counter; the non-refundable up-front processing fee (30% of the permit fee) is collected when you apply, and contractors must be registered with the Town before a permit is issued. Use the eTRAKiT web portal to pay fees, follow plan review, and look up permits. Inspections can be scheduled in eTRAKiT, through the NextMe web portal, by phone at (305) 364-6100, or in person at Town Hall; requests are taken Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Source: Miami Lakes application instructions

Apply online: Miami Lakes permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (305) 364-6100
Email: buildingdepartment@miamilakes-fl.gov
Address: Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (inspection requests 8:00 am to 3:30 pm)
Source: Official contact page

Miami Lakes Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Miami Lakes?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $441.40, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Miami Lakes's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Miami Lakes?

Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton; 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 Miami Lakes?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (3% 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 Miami Lakes?

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 Town of Miami Lakes Building Department Fee Schedule (effective 10/1/2020). See the official schedule. Last verified September 1, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Miami-Dade County

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.

Miami Lakes, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Miami Lakes Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees in Miami Lakes

Electrical Permit Fees in Miami Lakes

Plumbing Permit Fees in Miami Lakes

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Miami Lakes

Roofing Permit Fees in Miami Lakes

Miami Lakes Permit Fee Calculator

How to Apply for a Permit in Miami Lakes

Miami Lakes Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Miami Lakes?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Miami Lakes?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Miami Lakes?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Miami Lakes?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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