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South Miami, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$537.50
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$752.50
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$215.00
1 county-assigned inspection
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Electrical Permit
$430.00
2 county-assigned inspections
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Plumbing Permit
$430.00
2 county-assigned inspections
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In South Miami, a building permit for a remodel runs $537.50 in permit fees, a re-roof $752.50, an HVAC change-out $215.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $430.00, and a whole-house repipe $430.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 2,000 sq ft roof, 1 county-assigned inspection, and 2 county-assigned inspections. 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

South Miami Res. No. 053-26-16467, Building Division Schedule of Fees (HB 803; permits received after July 1, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the South Miami permit portal, or call 305-663-6355.

Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Last verified: September 27, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

South Miami Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in South Miami

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel at the $2.50 per sq ft rate
$2.50 per sq ft, minimum $150.00‡
Residential (1–2 family)
$2.50 per sq ft, minimum $150.00
Exterior windows, doors, and shutters
$25.00 per window, minimum $150.00‡
Miami-Dade Code Administration Fee (County Code 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 30% (printed as a 30% discount on the permit fee)
Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 50% (printed as a 50% discount on the permit fee)
After-Hours Inspection (per hour, 3-hour minimum) (if applicable)
$150.00 per hour, minimum $450.00
Certificate of Completion (per story) (if applicable)
$250.00 per story
Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, per story) (if applicable)
$500.00 per story
Certificate of Occupancy (Residential) (if applicable)
$150.00
Certificate of Use (if applicable)
$250.00
Permit Card Replacement Fee (if applicable)
$15.00
Revisions to Approved Drawings (per sheet) (if applicable)
$40.00 per sheet
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$150.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Completion (each 30-day extension) (if applicable)
$250.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Completion (per story, first 30 days) (if applicable)
$250.00
Upfront Fee (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
30% of the permit fee‡
Working on Sundays and Holidays Fee (if applicable)
$1,000.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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South Miami Permit Fee Calculator

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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$537.50
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$500.00‡
200 sq ft × $2.50 per sq ft
Miami-Dade Code Administration Fee (County Code Sec. 8-12)$25.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$7.50
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$5.00
Total Estimate$537.50
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Upfront Fee$150.00‡
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.

Estimate only. Confirm with the South Miami building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 305-663-6355. 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 South Miami

South Miami's Building Division takes permit applications online through the city's eTRAKiT portal, and the permit counter is open for in-person help. The counter is in the Sylva Martin Building at 6130 Sunset Drive, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Permit forms are on the city's forms page, and forms handed in at the counter must be notarized originals. To book an inspection, call 305-663-6355 before 3:45 pm with your permit number, and it will be scheduled for the next business day.

Source: South Miami application instructions

Apply online: South Miami permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
Sylva Martin Building, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143
Hours
Permit service counter 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday

South Miami Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in South Miami?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $537.50, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from South 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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost in South Miami?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $752.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on South Miami's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in South Miami?

A residential building permit is $2.50 per sq ft, minimum $150.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per inspection; 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 South Miami?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Miami-Dade Code Administration Fee (County Code 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 South 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 and what it saves.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from South Miami Res. No. 053-26-16467, Building Division Schedule of Fees (HB 803; permits received after July 1, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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