Miami-Dade County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Miami-Dade County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

Miami-Dade County adjusts these building permit fees by the Consumer Price Index every October 1. Amounts shown are the schedule effective October 1, 2026, which stays in effect through September 30, 2027. See the official notice

Building Permit

$245.62

200 sq ft remodel area

In Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, a building permit for a remodel runs $245.62 in permit fees, a re-roof $331.59, an HVAC change-out $245.62, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $245.62, and a whole-house repipe $245.62. 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, a 3-ton system, and a 200 sq ft job area. 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

Miami-Dade County Implementing Order 4-63, Building and Neighborhood Compliance Fee Schedule

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $150.82.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Miami-Dade County permit portal, or call 786-315-2000.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: October 5, 2026

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

Jurisdictions in Miami-Dade County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Miami-Dade County's 29 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $245.62 (Unincorporated Miami-Dade County) to $3,225.00 (West Miami).

Unincorporated Miami-Dade County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $150.82 ($0.50 per sq ft with the printed $870.00 maximum fee)

Up to 1,740 sq ft

$0.50 per sq ft

Over 1,740 sq ft

$870.00

Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)

$0.985 per square foot, minimum $150.82

Residential (1–2 family): Townhome (Multi-unit Single Family)

$0.41 per square foot, minimum $150.82

Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $254.40

Up to 100,000 sq ft

$0.40 per sq ft

Over 100,000 sq ft

$40,000.00 plus $0.15 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $150.82

Up to 100,000 sq ft

$0.41 per sq ft

Over 100,000 sq ft

$41,000.00 plus $0.15 per additional sq ft

CPBC Up-Front Permit Support Fee

$66.69†

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

5% of the permit fee‡

RER Building Permitting Surcharge

7.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees

7.5% on all Building Permitting fees listed in Section I of the Implementing Order, which includes the $66.69 CPBC up-front fee; the county's trade fee sheets print the resulting minimum as $233.82, i.e. ($150.82 + $66.69) x 1.075

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, Commercial)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Commercial)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Inspections Only, Residential)

may reduce the permit fee by 15% (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡

Printed as a 15% discount from the regular permit fee; the minimum fee stays the same

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Residential)

may reduce the permit fee by 30% (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡

Printed as a 30% discount from the regular permit fee; the minimum fee stays the same

Additional Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$94.88

Building Up-Front Processing Fee, Commercial (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$0.26 per square foot

Building Up-Front Processing Fee, SFR/Duplex Alterations (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$0.30 per square foot

Building Up-Front Processing Fee, SFR/Duplex New Construction (does not apply to some listed rules) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$0.616 per square foot

Cancellation of Expired Permits Fee (per review/inspection) (if applicable)

$94.88

Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$137.67

Double Fee for Work Commenced Without a Permit (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Lost Permit Card Fee (if applicable)

$32.06

Lost Plans Recertification (All Others) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee, minimum $148.67

Lost Plans Recertification (Residential SFR/Duplex) (if applicable)

30% of the permit fee, minimum $73.41

Permit Exemption Verification Request Fee (if applicable)

$46.75

Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)

$80.99

Process Number Extension Fee (if applicable)

$110.13

Rework Fee (additional follow-up plan review) (if applicable)

$136.70

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Residential (1–2 family)

$0.113 per square foot, minimum $150.82

Commercial / 3+ units

$7.45 per 100 amps or fraction thereof, minimum $150.82

CPBC Up-Front Permit Support Fee

$66.69†

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

5% of the permit fee‡

RER Building Permitting Surcharge

7.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees

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, Commercial)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Commercial)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Inspections Only, Residential)

may reduce the permit fee by 15% (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡

Printed as a 15% discount from the regular permit fee; the minimum fee stays the same

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Residential)

may reduce the permit fee by 30% (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡

Printed as a 30% discount from the regular permit fee; the minimum fee stays the same

Additional Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$94.88

Cancellation of Expired Permits Fee (per review/inspection) (if applicable)

$94.88

Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$137.67

Double Fee for Work Commenced Without a Permit (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Lost Permit Card Fee (if applicable)

$32.06

Permit Exemption Verification Request Fee (if applicable)

$46.75

Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)

$80.99

Process Number Extension Fee (if applicable)

$110.13

Rework Fee (additional follow-up plan review) (if applicable)

$136.70

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Residential (1–2 family)

$0.143 per square foot, minimum $150.82

CPBC Up-Front Permit Support Fee

$66.69†

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

5% of the permit fee‡

RER Building Permitting Surcharge

7.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees

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, Commercial)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Commercial)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Inspections Only, Residential)

may reduce the permit fee by 15% (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡

Printed as a 15% discount from the regular permit fee; the minimum fee stays the same

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Residential)

may reduce the permit fee by 30% (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡

Printed as a 30% discount from the regular permit fee; the minimum fee stays the same

Additional Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$94.88

Cancellation of Expired Permits Fee (per review/inspection) (if applicable)

$94.88

Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$137.67

Double Fee for Work Commenced Without a Permit (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Lost Permit Card Fee (if applicable)

$32.06

Permit Exemption Verification Request Fee (if applicable)

$46.75

Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)

$80.99

Process Number Extension Fee (if applicable)

$110.13

Rework Fee (additional follow-up plan review) (if applicable)

$136.70

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)

$24.80 per ton or fraction thereof, minimum $150.82

Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)

$0.113 per square foot, minimum $150.82

Commercial / 3+ units

$24.80 per ton or fraction thereof, minimum $150.82

CPBC Up-Front Permit Support Fee

$66.69†

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

5% of the permit fee‡

RER Building Permitting Surcharge

7.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees

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, Commercial)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Commercial)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Inspections Only, Residential)

may reduce the permit fee by 15% (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡

Printed as a 15% discount from the regular permit fee; the minimum fee stays the same

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Residential)

may reduce the permit fee by 30% (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡

Printed as a 30% discount from the regular permit fee; the minimum fee stays the same

Additional Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$94.88

Cancellation of Expired Permits Fee (per review/inspection) (if applicable)

$94.88

Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$137.67

Double Fee for Work Commenced Without a Permit (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Lost Permit Card Fee (if applicable)

$32.06

Permit Exemption Verification Request Fee (if applicable)

$46.75

Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)

$80.99

Process Number Extension Fee (if applicable)

$110.13

Rework Fee (additional follow-up plan review) (if applicable)

$136.70

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Roofing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

All projects

$0.113 per square foot, minimum $150.82

Tile Roof

$0.144 per square foot, minimum $150.82

CPBC Up-Front Permit Support Fee

$66.69†

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

5% of the permit fee‡

RER Building Permitting Surcharge

7.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees

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, Commercial)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Commercial)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡

Private Provider Reduction (Inspections Only, Residential)

may reduce the permit fee by 15% (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡

Printed as a 15% discount from the regular permit fee; the minimum fee stays the same

Private Provider Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections, Residential)

may reduce the permit fee by 30% (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡

Printed as a 30% discount from the regular permit fee; the minimum fee stays the same

Additional Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$94.88

Cancellation of Expired Permits Fee (per review/inspection) (if applicable)

$94.88

Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$137.67

Double Fee for Work Commenced Without a Permit (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Lost Permit Card Fee (if applicable)

$32.06

Permit Exemption Verification Request Fee (if applicable)

$46.75

Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)

$80.99

Process Number Extension Fee (if applicable)

$110.13

Rework Fee (additional follow-up plan review) (if applicable)

$136.70

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Miami-Dade County Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Floor area (sq ft)

sq ft

505,000 sq ft

Estimated building permit fee

$245.62

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$100.00

200 × $0.50 per sq ft, minimum $150.82 (see the fee table above)

$0.50 per sq ft with the printed $870.00 maximum fee

Minimum Permit Fee Adjustment$50.82

Minimum permit fee: $150.82

CPBC Up-Front Permit Support Fee$66.69

Miami-Dade County Code Administration Fee (Sec. 8-12)$7.54‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.26

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

RER Building Permitting Surcharge$16.31

Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 15% of the permit fee (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡ with a private provider for inspections; 30% of the permit fee (reduced fee no less than $150.82)‡ with a private provider for plan review and inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.

Total Estimate$245.62

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Building Up-Front Processing Fee, SFR/Duplex Alterations$60.00

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 Unincorporated Miami-Dade County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 786-315-2000. 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 Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Permits for unincorporated Miami-Dade County (property folios starting with 30) are applied for online through the county's EPS Portal, where you fill in the application and upload your documents. Licensed contractors can also get roofing, storm panel and accordion shutter permits, and electrical, mechanical or plumbing permits that do not need plan review, through the county's E-Permitting system. Only licensed contractors or qualified owner-builders can get a permit, and electrical, mechanical and plumbing applications must include the county's trade fee sheet. In-person help is at the Herbert S. Saffir Permitting and Inspection Center, 11805 SW 26 Street, Miami. Schedule inspections online, through the automated line at 305-591-7966, or by calling 786-315-2100 before 4 p.m. the business day before.

Source: Unincorporated Miami-Dade County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Miami-Dade County permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 786-315-2000
Email: RER-PAS@miamidade.gov
Address: Herbert S. Saffir Permitting and Inspection Center, 11805 SW 26 Street, Miami, FL 33175
Source: Official contact page

Unincorporated Miami-Dade County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $245.62, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Miami-Dade County'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 Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $331.59, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Unincorporated Miami-Dade County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $150.82 ($0.50 per sq ft with the printed $870.00 maximum fee). Electrical, Plumbing, and Roofing permits are priced per sq ft; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton. 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $150.82; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

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), RER Building Permitting Surcharge (7.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees), 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 Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

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 Miami-Dade County Implementing Order 4-63, Building and Neighborhood Compliance Fee Schedule. See the official schedule. Last verified October 5, 2026.

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.

Jurisdictions in Miami-Dade County

Unincorporated Miami-Dade County Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Electrical Permit Fees in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Plumbing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Roofing Permit Fees in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Unincorporated Miami-Dade County Permit Fee Calculator

How to Apply for a Permit in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Unincorporated Miami-Dade County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

What Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County?

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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