Outdoor
Driveway Replacement: Cost, Permits & Timeline
Tearing out and replacing a residential driveway in concrete, pavers or asphalt. Most Florida jurisdictions review driveway work for impervious-area limits and right-of-way apron requirements.
Verified August 2026
Typical cost
$8,600
$4,200 – $19,000
per sq ft of driveway
$6 – $22
Permit
Usually
$80 – $350
Timeline
2-4 days of work plus 7 days of concrete cure
2-4 days of work plus 7 days of concrete cure, 2-5 weeks total
Do you need a permit for driveway replacement?
Usually yes
Driveway Replacement is permitted and inspected work in nearly every jurisdiction. Typical fees run $80 to $350, and homeowners can usually pull an owner-builder permit on a home they own and occupy.
What drives the cost
- Square footage and thickness
- Concrete versus pavers versus asphalt
- Demolition and haul-off of the old surface
- Base preparation and drainage
- Apron work in the public right-of-way
Permit, inspections and documents
| Permit status | usually required |
|---|---|
| Typical permit fee | $80 – $350 |
| Licensed contractor required | Not always |
| Owner-builder allowed | Yes, on owner-occupied homes |
| Inspections | Form / subgrade inspection, Final inspection |
| Timeline | 2-4 days of work plus 7 days of concrete cure, 2-5 weeks total |
| DIY difficulty | 4/5 difficulty |
Documents typically required
- • Permit application
- • Site plan with dimensions and impervious area
- • Right-of-way permit for apron work
Driveway Replacement cost by city
Local labor and material pricing applied to the national baseline.
| City | Typical range | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | $5,000 – $22,400 | +18% |
| Tampa | $4,400 – $19,800 | +4% |
| Orlando | $4,300 – $19,400 | +2% |
| Fort Lauderdale | $4,800 – $21,700 | +14% |
| Jacksonville | $4,000 – $18,200 | -4% |
| West Palm Beach | $4,700 – $21,300 | +12% |
| St. Petersburg | $4,300 – $19,600 | +3% |
| Fort Myers | $4,600 – $20,700 | +9% |
| Cape Coral | $4,500 – $20,300 | +7% |
| Sarasota | $4,500 – $20,500 | +8% |
| Naples | $5,200 – $23,600 | +24% |
| Port St. Lucie | $4,300 – $19,400 | +2% |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace a driveway?
Most Florida cities require a permit for driveway replacement or expansion because of impervious surface limits and stormwater rules. Work touching the apron in the right-of-way usually needs a separate right-of-way permit.
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.