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Miami, FL / Roof replacement

Roof replacement cost in Miami, FL

Typical cost: $9,192 (range $5,707 to $43,407)

Typical all-in

$9,192

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$5,707
Typical
$9,192
High (steep/premium)
$43,407

High is the published broad high for steep or premium materials, adjusted for local wages. It is not the asphalt shingle price in the opener.

1 square = 100 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area. A typical house is about 13 to 18 squares.

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$4,967
Materials (allocated)$4,064
Job subtotal$9,031
Permit$161.20
All-in typical$9,192

Labor is adjusted for construction wages in this metro. Materials stay at the national figure. This is an estimate, not a contractor quote.

Professional replacement for a typical home roof of about 1,300 to 1,800 sq ft of surface.

A typical roof replacement in Miami, FL is about $9,192, including a permit fee of $161.20.

What we assumed

We price Roof replacement in Miami, FL at 16 squares (1,600 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area).

For the permit line we assumed the official valuations of $8,000 low, $12,000 typical, and $22,000 high, so the low fee is $158.80, the typical fee is $161.20, and the high fee is $167.20. Each total is max($110, 0.50% of valuation) plus the $40 application fee plus $0 solid waste (roofing exempt) plus the state minimums plus Miami-Dade §8-12(e) at $0.60 per $1,000. Full arithmetic is in the calculation note on this page. The official typical project value is $12,000.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
10 squares (1,000 sq ft of roof surface)$5,805$161.20
16 squares (1,600 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area); typical$9,192$161.20
18 squares (1,800 sq ft of roof surface)$10,320$161.20

All-in at this size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.

What moves the price

What changes the total

  • Size is roof squares. One square is 100 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area. The size table lists the low, typical, and high.
  • Labor for Roof replacement in Miami, FL is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $161.20. The permit section on this page has the schedule detail.

Compare roof replacement across metros

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
CityAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Charlotte, NC$8,954$0Open
Seattle, WA$12,147$742.97Open
Denver, CO$9,991$115Open
Nashville, TN$9,218$91Open
Atlanta, GA$9,244$175Open
Austin, TX$8,925$0Open
Phoenix, AZ$9,917$646Open
Tucson, AZ$9,156$337.49Open
Portland, OR$11,355$403.14Open
Raleigh, NC$9,221$248Open
Tacoma, WA$11,404$0Open
St. Louis, MO$10,424$145Open

Other home projects in Miami, FL

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
JobAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Roof replacement$9,192$161.20This page
HVAC replacement$7,438$184.50Open
Deck$13,796$187.60Open
Kitchen remodel$29,508$317.62Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does roof replacement cost in Miami, FL?
Typical all-in is about $9,192. The official local permit fee of $161.20 (city-permit minimum plus the $40 application fee, $0 solid waste, state minimums, and Miami-Dade §8-12(e)) is included in the all-in.
Is a permit required for Roof replacement in Miami, FL?
Yes. City of Miami Building Department requires a permit for a typical Roof replacement in Miami, FL. The typical listed fee is $161.20. This row is the City of Miami (folio prefix 01), not Miami-Dade RER.
What is included in this Roof replacement estimate for Miami, FL?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Miami, FL, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The official typical permit fee of $161.20 is included in the all-in typical.
Why might the Miami permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The official Miami, FL fee comes from City of Miami Exhibit C (R-26-0200, Apr 23, 2026) plus F.S. 553.721 / 468.631 and Miami-Dade 8-12(e) (valuation). The typical path is $161.20 on the official $12,000 valuation. The low fee is $158.80 and the high fee is $167.20. Full arithmetic is in the calculation note on this page. This row is the City of Miami (folio prefix 01), not Miami-Dade RER. The SAVE 50% city-fee cut is not assumed. Verify the fee with City of Miami Building Department.
How is the typical permit fee calculated for Roof replacement in Miami, FL?
The city permit is max($110, 0.50% of valuation), plus the $40 application fee, $0 solid waste because roofing is exempt, the F.S. 553.721 and F.S. 468.631 $2 minimums, and Miami-Dade §8-12(e) at $0.60 per $1,000. The three-valuation walk is in the calculation note on this page.
What project value is this Roof replacement permit fee based on in Miami, FL?
The official typical project value is $12,000. The fee bands use the official assumed valuations of $8,000, $12,000, and $22,000. The typical fee is $161.20. Low and high arithmetic are in the calculation note on this page.

Permit in Miami

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

City of Miami Building Department lists a typical permit fee of $161.20 for this Roof replacement in Miami, FL (range $158.80 – $167.20). Source: City of Miami Exhibit C (R-26-0200, Apr 23, 2026) plus F.S. 553.721 / 468.631 and Miami-Dade 8-12(e).

This row is the City of Miami (folio prefix 01), not Miami-Dade RER. Fees follow the city's published Exhibit C. The 0.50% rate, the $110 minimum, and the $40 application fee are from the city's published Exhibit C. The SAVE 50% city-fee cut is not assumed.

City of Miami Exhibit C (R-26-0200, Apr 23, 2026) plus F.S. 553.721 / 468.631 and Miami-Dade 8-12(e) (source retrieved 2026-09-01). The city permit is max($110, 0.50% of valuation). The application fee is $40. Solid waste is $0 because roofing is categorically exempt under Sec. 10-18(b)(2)(c)(3). F.S. 553.721 is 1% of the city permit fee and F.S. 468.631 is 1.5% of the city permit fee, and each has a $2 minimum. On the $110 city-permit line, 1% is $1.10 and 1.5% is $1.65, so each $2 minimum applies and the state line is $2 + $2 = $4. Miami-Dade §8-12(e) is $0.60 per $1,000 of valuation, collected by the city and not printed as a dollar rate in Exhibit C. The official valuations of $8,000, $12,000, and $22,000 keep the city-permit line at $110, so the state minimums stay $4 at each band. Low $8,000: 0.50% × $8,000 = $40, so max($110, $40) = $110. The application fee is $40. Solid waste is $0. State minimums are $2 + $2 = $4. The county line is $8,000 / $1,000 × $0.60 = $4.80. Then $110 + $40 + $0 + $4 + $4.80 = $158.80, which is the low fee of $158.80. Typical $12,000: 0.50% × $12,000 = $60, so max($110, $60) = $110. The application fee is $40. Solid waste is $0. State minimums are $2 + $2 = $4. The county line is $12,000 / $1,000 × $0.60 = $7.20. Then $110 + $40 + $0 + $4 + $7.20 = $161.20, which is the typical fee of $161.20. The official typical project value is $12,000. High $22,000: 0.50% × $22,000 = $110, so max($110, $110) = $110. The application fee is $40. Solid waste is $0. State minimums are $2 + $2 = $4. The county line is $22,000 / $1,000 × $0.60 = $13.20. Then $110 + $40 + $0 + $4 + $13.20 = $167.20, which is the high fee of $167.20. This row is the City of Miami (folio prefix 01), not Miami-Dade RER. Fees follow the city's published Exhibit C. The 0.50% rate, the $110 minimum, and the $40 application fee are from the city's published Exhibit C. The SAVE 50% city-fee cut is not assumed. Listed assumed valuations are $8,000, $12,000, and $22,000.

Line items

Figures come from the city fee schedule. A blank line is not published as a dollar amount.
Line itemFee
City permit (0.50%, min $110)$110
Application fee$40
Solid waste surcharge$0
F.S. 553.721 1% + F.S. 468.631 1.5% (each min $2)$4
Miami-Dade §8-12(e) $0.60/$1,000$7.20

Assumed project value

These are the official valuations used when the schedule scales with project value. Not a quote.
BandAssumed project value
Low$8,000
Typical$12,000
High$22,000

Process

Does a typical Roof replacement in Miami, FL need a permit?
A typical Roof replacement in Miami, FL is listed as requiring a permit. This row is the City of Miami (folio prefix 01), not Miami-Dade RER.
Who issues the permit in Miami, FL, and where do I apply?
City of Miami Building Department issues permits for Roof replacement in Miami, FL. Apply at https://www.miami.gov/Permits-Construction.
Are any permit exemptions listed for Roof replacement in Miami, FL?
Solid waste is $0 because roofing is categorically exempt under Sec. 10-18(b)(2)(c)(3).
What extra fees or surcharges are listed for Roof replacement in Miami, FL?
The official permit lists these extra line items for Roof replacement in Miami, FL: City permit (0.50%, min $110): $110; Application fee: $40; Solid waste surcharge: $0; F.S. 553.721 1% + F.S. 468.631 1.5% (each min $2): $4; Miami-Dade §8-12(e) $0.60/$1,000: $7.20.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this Roof replacement fee based on in Miami, FL?
The official typical for Roof replacement in Miami, FL cites City of Miami Exhibit C (R-26-0200, Apr 23, 2026) plus F.S. 553.721 / 468.631 and Miami-Dade 8-12(e) (retrieved Sep 1, 2026). Fee model: valuation.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for Roof replacement in Miami, FL?
SAVE 50% city-fee cut for qualifying storm-proof work is not assumed.
Why does the Roof replacement permit fee in Miami, FL show a low-to-high range?
Listed permit fees for Roof replacement in Miami, FL are $158.80 low, $161.20 typical, and $167.20 high. Each band is max($110, 0.50% of valuation) plus the $40 application fee plus $0 solid waste (roofing exempt) plus the state minimums plus Miami-Dade §8-12(e) at $0.60 per $1,000. Full arithmetic is in the calculation note on this page.

Citations

  1. How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost? [2026 Data] Retrieved Aug 13, 2026. Average $9,607; range $5,902–$46,000; $4–$11 per sq ft; asphalt $5,800–$20,000.
  2. City of Miami Exhibit C (R-26-0200, Apr 23, 2026) plus F.S. 553.721 / 468.631 and Miami-Dade 8-12(e) Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL BLS OEWS construction-and-extraction mean hourly wage / national same vintage, applied to the labor share only. Not a city-specific bid survey.

Cite this page

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

CostInMyCity. "Roof replacement cost in Miami, FL." https://costinmycity.com/cost/roof-replacement/miami-fl/. Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026. Source: City of Miami Exhibit C (R-26-0200, Apr 23, 2026) plus F.S. 553.721 / 468.631 and Miami-Dade 8-12(e).

City of Miami Exhibit C (R-26-0200, Apr 23, 2026) plus F.S. 553.721 / 468.631 and Miami-Dade 8-12(e)

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