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.

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.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in South Miami

All projects

$200.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Plan Review Fee (Hourly, Stand-Alone Trade Permits)

$150.00 per hour of plan review

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†

After-Hours Inspection (per hour, 3-hour minimum) (if applicable)

$150.00 per hour, minimum $450.00

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

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

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Inspections (assigned by the city)

inspection

110 inspections

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$215.00

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$200.00

1 inspection (assigned by the city) × $200.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Miami-Dade Code Administration Fee (County Code Sec. 8-12)$10.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$215.00

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Upfront Fee$60.00‡

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

Not included in this total

Plan Review Fee (Hourly, Stand-Alone Trade Permits)$150.00 / hour

Charged per hour of plan review; depends on your project's number of hours.

‡ 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

Phone: 305-663-6355
Email: Building@SoMiFL.gov
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
Source: Official contact page

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 September 27, 2026.

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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.