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Hurricane Impact Window Cost Calculator

Price impact-rated windows by opening count and size, and see the insurance-credit offset.

Model reviewed August 2026

Select a state to re-price the estimate with local labor and material costs.

Estimated total cost

$16,808 – $23,875

Cost per opening
$1,100 – $1,563
Insurance-credit payback
21.2 years
10-year net cost
$10,100

Estimates only. Local pricing, site conditions and code requirements change the real number.

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The formula

Cost = openings x size cost x rating multiplier + permit − annual insurance credit

Impact glass is priced per united inch. Large-missile Level D rating is required in high-velocity hurricane zones and costs more than the standard impact rating used elsewhere.

Worked example

Fifteen medium impact windows typically run $18,000 to $26,000 installed, often offsetting $600 to $1,400 a year in wind-mitigation insurance credits.

Frequently asked questions

How much do impact windows cost?

Impact windows generally run $900 to $2,600 per opening installed in 2026, roughly double a standard vinyl replacement window.

Do impact windows lower insurance?

In coastal states, documented opening protection commonly earns a wind-mitigation credit. Get the wind-mitigation inspection form filed after installation to claim it.

Sources

Sources & verification

Model vintage August 2026. The links above are the issuing agencies' own pages — we publish them so you can confirm the current rule yourself, not as evidence that each fact on this page was re-checked with them today. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing, not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.