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Building Permit Fees in South Miami, FL (2026)

Building Permit
$806.25
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$752.50
2,000 sq ft roof
HVAC Permit
$161.75
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$161.75
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$161.75
$10,000 repipe

In South Miami, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $806.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $752.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $161.75, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $161.75, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $161.75. 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.

Source

South Miami Schedule of Fees and Fines (May 6, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective May 6, 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

South Miami Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in South Miami

Windows, Doors, and Shutters
tiered rates (see fee table)
$0–$30,000
$15.00 per $1,000
Over $30,000
$450.00
Residential (1–2 family)
1.5% of job value, minimum $150.00†
Commercial / 3+ units
2% of job value, minimum $150.00†
South Miami - Miami-Dade Code Administration Fee (County Code Sec. 8-12)
5% of the permit fee‡
South Miami - State Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
South Miami - State Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Permit Card Replacement Fee (if applicable)
$15.00
Revisions to Approved Drawings (per sheet) (if applicable)
$40.00 per sheet
South Miami - Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$150.00
Working on Sundays and Holidays Fee (if applicable)
$500.00

† 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

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Rate type
$
$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$806.25
Building permit fee$750.00
1.5% of job value, minimum $150.00
South Miami - Miami-Dade Code Administration Fee (County Code Sec. 8-12)$37.50
South Miami - State Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$11.25
South Miami - State Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$7.50
Total Estimate$806.25

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 South Miami building department before applying.

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South Miami Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in South Miami?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $806.25, 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 Is a Roofing Permit in South Miami?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $752.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof where 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 1.5% of job value, minimum $150.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. 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 South Miami - Miami-Dade Code Administration Fee (County Code Sec. 8-12) (5% of the permit fee), South Miami - State Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and South Miami - State 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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from South Miami Schedule of Fees and Fines (May 6, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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).

JurisdictionBuilding 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 Bayn/an/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 Lakesn/a$441.40
Palmetto Bayn/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.