West Miami, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In West Miami, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $3,225.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $322.50, an HVAC change-out $161.75, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $645.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $645.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft roof and a 3-ton system. 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

City of West Miami Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 2026-45, Exhibit A), adopted September 8, 2026 under Ordinance 2026-07

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the West Miami permit portal, or call 305-266-4214.

How West Miami values a job: West Miami charges alteration and repair permits on the estimated cost of the work; new construction is charged by floor area.

Schedule effective September 8, 2026. Last verified: September 28, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

West Miami Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in West Miami

Residential (1–2 family): Alterations and repairs, single family and duplex

6% of job value, minimum $150.00 (printed as $0.06 per $1.00 of estimated cost)

Residential (1–2 family): New construction, single family and duplex

$1.00 per sq ft, minimum $150.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Alterations and repairs, all buildings except single family and duplex

6% of job value, minimum $200.00 (printed as $0.06 per $1.00 of estimated cost)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: New construction and additions, commercial

$2.00 per sq ft, minimum $200.00‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Threshold building

$2.50 per sq ft, minimum $200.00‡

Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (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†

Art in Public Places Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)

1% of job value, maximum $400,000.00, jobs over $250,000 only (funds public art; artwork on site may be provided instead)

Art in Public Places Fee (if applicable)

1% of job value, maximum $400,000.00, jobs over $750,000 only (funds public art; artwork on site may be provided instead)

Cash Bond (Completion and Cleanup) (if applicable)

$300.00‡

Refundable cash bond, returned after final inspection and cleanup

Up-Front Processing Fee (Commercial, Value Basis) (remodel/alteration) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

2% of job value (printed as $0.02 per $1.00 of estimated cost)‡

Up-Front Processing Fee (Residential Alterations and Repairs) (remodel/alteration) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

2% of job value (printed as $0.02 per $1.00 of estimated cost)

Up-Front Processing Fee (Residential New Construction and Additions) (new construction) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$0.50 per sq ft

Zoning Plan Examination and Compliance Fee (All Other Uses) (new construction) (if applicable)

$0.01 per sq ft of total land area‡

Zoning Plan Examination and Compliance Fee (Single Family and Duplex) (new construction) (if applicable)

$0.007 per sq ft of total land area‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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West 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

Job value ($)

$2,500$500,000

Estimated building permit fee

$3,225.00

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$3,000.00

$50,000 × 6%, minimum $150.00

Printed as $0.06 per $1.00 of estimated cost

Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12)$150.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$45.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$30.00

Total Estimate$3,225.00

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Up-Front Processing Fee (Residential Alterations and Repairs)$1,000.00

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.

This fee rate is higher than in most Florida jurisdictions; it matches West Miami's official schedule as published.

West Miami charges alteration and repair permits on the estimated cost of the work; new construction is charged by floor area.

Estimate only. Confirm with the West Miami building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 305-266-4214. 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 West Miami

Apply to the City of West Miami Building Department, which issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permits for work in the city. Permit application packages are posted on the city's Building Permit Forms page. Submit permits through the city's online permit portal (Citizenserve) or by email to Building@cityofwestmiami.gov; hard-copy plans can also be dropped off at the Building Department, 901 SW 62 Avenue. Request inspections by phone or email, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM; the city lists Tuesday and Thursday as inspection days. City Code Sec. 5-7 also provides for a refundable $300 cash bond on permits, returned after final inspection and cleanup; ask the Building Department whether it applies to your permit.

Source: West Miami application instructions

Apply online: West Miami permit portal

Building Department Contact

Office: City of West Miami Building Department
Address: 901 SW 62 Avenue, West Miami, FL 33144
Phone: 305-266-4214
Email: Building@cityofwestmiami.gov
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Source: Official contact page

West Miami Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in West Miami?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $3,225.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from West 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 West Miami?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $322.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on West Miami's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in West Miami?

A residential building permit is 6% of job value, minimum $150.00 (printed as $0.06 per $1.00 of estimated cost). Electrical and Plumbing permits scale with the value of the job; 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 West 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 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 West 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 City of West Miami Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 2026-45, Exhibit A), adopted September 8, 2026 under Ordinance 2026-07. See the official schedule. Last verified September 28, 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.