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How much does exterior painting cost?

National price ranges for exterior painting, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Exterior Painting cost

$2,800 – $15,000

Most homeowners pay around $6,400 for exterior painting, or $2.20–$6 per sq ft of wall area. Permit fees add $0–$0.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$2,800
Typical project$6,400
Premium / complex$15,000
per sq ft of wall area$2.20 – $6
Permit fees$0 – $0
Timeline4-8 days of work

What drives the price

  • Wall square footage and number of stories
  • Stucco crack patching before painting
  • Elastomeric versus standard acrylic coating
  • Trim, soffit and shutter detail
  • Pressure washing and mildew treatment

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Exterior Paint cost in Naples$3,500 – $18,600 · +24%Exterior Paint cost in Miami$3,300 – $17,700 · +18%Exterior Paint cost in Fort Lauderdale$3,200 – $17,100 · +14%Exterior Paint cost in West Palm Beach$3,100 – $16,800 · +12%Exterior Paint cost in Fort Myers$3,100 – $16,400 · +9%Exterior Paint cost in Sarasota$3,000 – $16,200 · +8%Exterior Paint cost in Venice$3,000 – $15,900 · +6%Exterior Paint cost in Cape Coral$3,000 – $16,100 · +7%Exterior Paint cost in Tampa$2,900 – $15,600 · +4%Exterior Paint cost in Bradenton$2,900 – $15,800 · +5%Exterior Paint cost in St. Petersburg$2,900 – $15,500 · +3%Exterior Paint cost in Clearwater$2,900 – $15,300 · +2%Exterior Paint cost in Orlando$2,900 – $15,300 · +2%Exterior Paint cost in Port St. Lucie$2,900 – $15,300 · +2%Exterior Paint cost in St. Augustine$2,800 – $15,000 · 0%Exterior Paint cost in Port Charlotte$2,800 – $15,000 · 0%Exterior Paint cost in Brandon$2,800 – $15,000 · 0%Exterior Paint cost in Kissimmee$2,700 – $14,700 · -2%Exterior Paint cost in Daytona Beach$2,700 – $14,700 · -2%Exterior Paint cost in Melbourne$2,800 – $14,900 · -1%Exterior Paint cost in Jacksonville$2,700 – $14,400 · -4%Exterior Paint cost in Lakeland$2,700 – $14,300 · -5%Exterior Paint cost in Pensacola$2,700 – $14,300 · -5%Exterior Paint cost in Gainesville$2,600 – $14,100 · -6%Exterior Paint cost in Tallahassee$2,600 – $14,000 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

How often should a Florida house be repainted?

Expect 5 to 7 years for standard acrylic on stucco in coastal Florida and 8 to 12 years for a properly applied elastomeric coating. South-facing walls fail first.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.