Building Permit Fees in Miami, FL (2026)

In Miami, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $418.75 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $203.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $185.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $185.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $185.50. 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

City of Miami Exhibit C Fee Schedule (Building, Chapters 10, 17, 20)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective April 23, 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

Miami Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Miami

Residential (1–2 family)

tiered rates (see fee table) (Tiers reproduce: (1) flat $45.00 for value < $2,500 (Up To set to 2,499.99 since the schema's Up To bound is inclusive and the source says strictly 'less than $2,500'); (2) flat $110.00 general minimum for value in [$2,500, $22,000], since 0.50% of any value in that range computes below $110; $22,000 is the exact value at which 0.50% x V = $110.00, algebraically derived from the printed rate and minimum, not itself a printed figure; (3) for value > $22,000, Band Base Fee $110.00 (=0.50% x $22,000) plus 0.50% marginal on the excess, which algebraically equals a flat 0.50% of the full value for all V > $22,000.)‡

$0–$2,499.99

$45.00

$2,499.99–$22,000

$110.00

Over $22,000

$110.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units

tiered rates (see fee table) (Tiers reproduce: (1) flat $110.00 general minimum for value in [$0, $11,000], since 1.00% of any value in that range computes at or below $110.00; $11,000 is the exact value at which 1.00% x V = $110.00; (2) for value in ($11,000, $30,000,000], Band Base Fee $110.00 (=1.00% x $11,000) plus 1.00% marginal on the excess, algebraically equal to a flat 1.00% of full value; (3) for value > $30,000,000, Band Base Fee $300,000.00 (=1.00% x $30,000,000) plus 0.50% marginal on the excess, exactly reproducing the printed 'excess over $30,000,000 plus 0.50%' formula.)

$0–$11,000

$110.00

$11,000–$30,000,000

$110.00 + $10.00 per $1,000

Over $30,000,000

$300,000.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

All Permits Non-Refundable Application Fee

$40.00

Energy Conservation Surcharge (new construction)

$0.11 per square foot‡

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

5% of the permit fee‡

Solid Waste Commercial Surcharge

2.5% of job value, minimum $57.00, maximum $10,500.00‡

Solid Waste Residential Surcharge

0.22% of job value, minimum $26.00, maximum $600.00‡

State Surcharge, F.S. 468.631 (Building Code Administrators and Inspectors)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Surcharge, F.S. 553.721 (Building Code Enforcement)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Certificate of Completion (Commercial, per sq ft) (if applicable)

$0.10 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, per sq ft) (if applicable)

$0.10 per square foot, minimum $250.00

Certificate of Occupancy / Completion (Residential, per unit) (if applicable)

$105.00

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

$100.00

Dry Run / Up-Front Plan Review (if applicable)

0.28% of job value

Electrified Fence Permit Fee (if applicable)

$40.00

Expedited LEED Plans Review Deposit (if applicable)

$500.00

Expedited Overnight Review (in-house, per discipline) (if applicable)

$350.00

Expired Permits Extension Fee (if applicable)

$100.00‡

Extension of Expired Permit Application (Commercial) (if applicable)

$500.00

Extension of Expired Permit Application (Residential) (if applicable)

$100.00

Joint Plans Review (Large Projects) (if applicable)

$276.00

Phased Permit Fee (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$57.00

Recertification of Lost Plans (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee, minimum $100.00‡

Revised Plans / Shop Drawings Fee (per sheet) (if applicable)

$20.00 per sheet, minimum $100.00, maximum $5,000.00

Revisions / Re-works (After 2nd Review) (if applicable)

$56.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Miami

Residential (1–2 family)

$0–$2,499.99

$45.00

$2,499.99–$22,000

$110.00

Over $22,000

$110.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units

$0–$11,000

$110.00

$11,000–$30,000,000

$110.00 + $10.00 per $1,000

Over $30,000,000

$300,000.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

All Permits Non-Refundable Application Fee

$40.00

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

5% of the permit fee‡

Solid Waste Commercial Surcharge

2.5% of job value, minimum $57.00, maximum $10,500.00‡

Solid Waste Residential Surcharge

0.22% of job value, minimum $26.00, maximum $600.00‡

State Surcharge, F.S. 468.631 (Building Code Administrators and Inspectors)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Surcharge, F.S. 553.721 (Building Code Enforcement)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Certificate of Completion (Commercial, per sq ft) (if applicable)

$0.10 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, per sq ft) (if applicable)

$0.10 per square foot, minimum $250.00

Certificate of Occupancy / Completion (Residential, per unit) (if applicable)

$105.00

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

$100.00

Dry Run / Up-Front Plan Review (if applicable)

0.28% of job value

Electrified Fence Permit Fee (if applicable)

$40.00

Expedited LEED Plans Review Deposit (if applicable)

$500.00

Expedited Overnight Review (in-house, per discipline) (if applicable)

$350.00

Expired Permits Extension Fee (if applicable)

$100.00‡

Extension of Expired Permit Application (Commercial) (if applicable)

$500.00

Extension of Expired Permit Application (Residential) (if applicable)

$100.00

Joint Plans Review (Large Projects) (if applicable)

$276.00

Phased Permit Fee (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$57.00

Recertification of Lost Plans (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee, minimum $100.00‡

Revised Plans / Shop Drawings Fee (per sheet) (if applicable)

$20.00 per sheet, minimum $100.00, maximum $5,000.00

Revisions / Re-works (After 2nd Review) (if applicable)

$56.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Miami

Residential (1–2 family)

$0–$2,499.99

$45.00

$2,499.99–$22,000

$110.00

Over $22,000

$110.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units

$0–$11,000

$110.00

$11,000–$30,000,000

$110.00 + $10.00 per $1,000

Over $30,000,000

$300,000.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

All Permits Non-Refundable Application Fee

$40.00

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

5% of the permit fee‡

Solid Waste Commercial Surcharge

2.5% of job value, minimum $57.00, maximum $10,500.00‡

Solid Waste Residential Surcharge

0.22% of job value, minimum $26.00, maximum $600.00‡

State Surcharge, F.S. 468.631 (Building Code Administrators and Inspectors)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Surcharge, F.S. 553.721 (Building Code Enforcement)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Certificate of Completion (Commercial, per sq ft) (if applicable)

$0.10 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, per sq ft) (if applicable)

$0.10 per square foot, minimum $250.00

Certificate of Occupancy / Completion (Residential, per unit) (if applicable)

$105.00

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

$100.00

Dry Run / Up-Front Plan Review (if applicable)

0.28% of job value

Electrified Fence Permit Fee (if applicable)

$40.00

Expedited LEED Plans Review Deposit (if applicable)

$500.00

Expedited Overnight Review (in-house, per discipline) (if applicable)

$350.00

Expired Permits Extension Fee (if applicable)

$100.00‡

Extension of Expired Permit Application (Commercial) (if applicable)

$500.00

Extension of Expired Permit Application (Residential) (if applicable)

$100.00

Joint Plans Review (Large Projects) (if applicable)

$276.00

Phased Permit Fee (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$57.00

Recertification of Lost Plans (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee, minimum $100.00‡

Revised Plans / Shop Drawings Fee (per sheet) (if applicable)

$20.00 per sheet, minimum $100.00, maximum $5,000.00

Revisions / Re-works (After 2nd Review) (if applicable)

$56.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Miami

Residential (1–2 family)

$0–$2,499.99

$45.00

$2,499.99–$22,000

$110.00

Over $22,000

$110.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units

$0–$11,000

$110.00

$11,000–$30,000,000

$110.00 + $10.00 per $1,000

Over $30,000,000

$300,000.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

All Permits Non-Refundable Application Fee

$40.00

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

5% of the permit fee‡

Solid Waste Commercial Surcharge

2.5% of job value, minimum $57.00, maximum $10,500.00‡

Solid Waste Residential Surcharge

0.22% of job value, minimum $26.00, maximum $600.00‡

State Surcharge, F.S. 468.631 (Building Code Administrators and Inspectors)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Surcharge, F.S. 553.721 (Building Code Enforcement)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Certificate of Completion (Commercial, per sq ft) (if applicable)

$0.10 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, per sq ft) (if applicable)

$0.10 per square foot, minimum $250.00

Certificate of Occupancy / Completion (Residential, per unit) (if applicable)

$105.00

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

$100.00

Dry Run / Up-Front Plan Review (if applicable)

0.28% of job value

Electrified Fence Permit Fee (if applicable)

$40.00

Expedited LEED Plans Review Deposit (if applicable)

$500.00

Expedited Overnight Review (in-house, per discipline) (if applicable)

$350.00

Expired Permits Extension Fee (if applicable)

$100.00‡

Extension of Expired Permit Application (Commercial) (if applicable)

$500.00

Extension of Expired Permit Application (Residential) (if applicable)

$100.00

Joint Plans Review (Large Projects) (if applicable)

$276.00

Phased Permit Fee (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$57.00

Recertification of Lost Plans (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee, minimum $100.00‡

Revised Plans / Shop Drawings Fee (per sheet) (if applicable)

$20.00 per sheet, minimum $100.00, maximum $5,000.00

Revisions / Re-works (After 2nd Review) (if applicable)

$56.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing Permit Fees in Miami

Residential (1–2 family)

$0–$2,499.99

$45.00

$2,499.99–$22,000

$110.00

Over $22,000

$110.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units

$0–$11,000

$110.00

$11,000–$30,000,000

$110.00 + $10.00 per $1,000

Over $30,000,000

$300,000.00 + $5.00 per $1,000

All Permits Non-Refundable Application Fee

$40.00

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

5% of the permit fee‡

Solid Waste Commercial Surcharge

2.5% of job value, minimum $57.00, maximum $10,500.00‡

Solid Waste Residential Surcharge

0.22% of job value, minimum $26.00, maximum $600.00‡

State Surcharge, F.S. 468.631 (Building Code Administrators and Inspectors)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Surcharge, F.S. 553.721 (Building Code Enforcement)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Certificate of Completion (Commercial, per sq ft) (if applicable)

$0.10 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, per sq ft) (if applicable)

$0.10 per square foot, minimum $250.00

Certificate of Occupancy / Completion (Residential, per unit) (if applicable)

$105.00

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

$100.00

Dry Run / Up-Front Plan Review (if applicable)

0.28% of job value

Electrified Fence Permit Fee (if applicable)

$40.00

Expedited LEED Plans Review Deposit (if applicable)

$500.00

Expedited Overnight Review (in-house, per discipline) (if applicable)

$350.00

Expired Permits Extension Fee (if applicable)

$100.00‡

Extension of Expired Permit Application (Commercial) (if applicable)

$500.00

Extension of Expired Permit Application (Residential) (if applicable)

$100.00

Joint Plans Review (Large Projects) (if applicable)

$276.00

Phased Permit Fee (if applicable)

$1,500.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$57.00

Recertification of Lost Plans (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee, minimum $100.00‡

Revised Plans / Shop Drawings Fee (per sheet) (if applicable)

$20.00 per sheet, minimum $100.00, maximum $5,000.00

Revisions / Re-works (After 2nd Review) (if applicable)

$56.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Sponsor This Page

Be the Featured General Contractor in Miami

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Miami building permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

Miami Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Fees in Miami are the same either way.

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$418.75

Building permit fee$250.00

All Permits Non-Refundable Application Fee$40.00

Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12)$12.50

Solid Waste Residential Surcharge$110.00

State Surcharge, F.S. 468.631 (Building Code Administrators and Inspectors)$3.75

State Surcharge, F.S. 553.721 (Building Code Enforcement)$2.50

Total Estimate$418.75

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 Miami building department before applying.

Sponsor This Page

Be the Featured General Contractor in Miami

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Miami building permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

Miami Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Miami?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $418.75, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Miami'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 Miami?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $203.50, based on Miami's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Miami?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table) (Tiers reproduce: (1) flat $45.00 for value < $2,500 (Up To set to 2,499.99 since the schema's Up To bound is inclusive and the source says strictly 'less than $2,500'); (2) flat $110.00 general minimum for value in [$2,500, $22,000], since 0.50% of any value in that range computes below $110; $22,000 is the exact value at which 0.50% x V = $110.00, algebraically derived from the printed rate and minimum, not itself a printed figure; (3) for value > $22,000, Band Base Fee $110.00 (=0.50% x $22,000) plus 0.50% marginal on the excess, which algebraically equals a flat 0.50% of the full value for all V > $22,000.). 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 Miami?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12) (5% of the permit fee), State Surcharge, F.S. 468.631 (Building Code Administrators and Inspectors) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Surcharge, F.S. 553.721 (Building Code Enforcement) (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 Miami?

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 City of Miami Exhibit C Fee Schedule (Building, Chapters 10, 17, 20). See the official schedule. Last verified September 1, 2026.

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).

Jurisdiction	Building 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 Bay	n/a	n/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 Lakes	n/a	$441.40
Palmetto Bay	n/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.