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How much does mini split installation cost?

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

Verified August 2026

Mini Split Installation cost

$2,400 – $12,500

Most homeowners pay around $4,800 for mini split installation, or $2,000–$5,000 per indoor head. Permit fees add $90–$300.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$2,400
Typical project$4,800
Premium / complex$12,500
per indoor head$2,000 – $5,000
Permit fees$90 – $300
Timeline1 day per head, 1-3 weeks including permitting

What drives the price

  • Number of indoor heads and total BTU
  • SEER2 rating of the system
  • Line set length and routing
  • New electrical circuit and disconnect
  • Condensate drainage or pump

Cost by city

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

Mini Split cost in Naples$3,000 – $15,500 · +24%Mini Split cost in Miami$2,800 – $14,800 · +18%Mini Split cost in Fort Lauderdale$2,700 – $14,200 · +14%Mini Split cost in West Palm Beach$2,700 – $14,000 · +12%Mini Split cost in Sarasota$2,600 – $13,500 · +8%Mini Split cost in Fort Myers$2,600 – $13,600 · +9%Mini Split cost in Venice$2,500 – $13,300 · +6%Mini Split cost in Cape Coral$2,600 – $13,400 · +7%Mini Split cost in Tampa$2,500 – $13,000 · +4%Mini Split cost in Bradenton$2,500 – $13,100 · +5%Mini Split cost in St. Petersburg$2,500 – $12,900 · +3%Mini Split cost in Clearwater$2,400 – $12,800 · +2%Mini Split cost in Orlando$2,400 – $12,800 · +2%Mini Split cost in Port St. Lucie$2,400 – $12,800 · +2%Mini Split cost in St. Augustine$2,400 – $12,500 · 0%Mini Split cost in Port Charlotte$2,400 – $12,500 · 0%Mini Split cost in Brandon$2,400 – $12,500 · 0%Mini Split cost in Melbourne$2,400 – $12,400 · -1%Mini Split cost in Kissimmee$2,400 – $12,300 · -2%Mini Split cost in Daytona Beach$2,400 – $12,300 · -2%Mini Split cost in Jacksonville$2,300 – $12,000 · -4%Mini Split cost in Lakeland$2,300 – $11,900 · -5%Mini Split cost in Pensacola$2,300 – $11,900 · -5%Mini Split cost in Gainesville$2,300 – $11,800 · -6%Mini Split cost in Tallahassee$2,200 – $11,600 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

What size mini split do I need for a Florida garage?

An uninsulated Florida garage typically needs 30 to 40 BTU per square foot because of the heat load through the door and roof — roughly a 12,000 BTU head for a single-car garage.

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.