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Bathroom Remodel cost in Florida

Statewide pricing, permit posture and inspection sequence for bathroom remodel in Florida. Your city or county issues the actual permit — use the local links below to confirm fees.

Verified August 2026

Bathroom Remodel cost in Florida

$9,400 – $43,700

Most Florida homeowners pay around $19,200, or $9,350–$43,700 per bathroom. Permit fees typically add $175–$690.

Permit: It depends. Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)

Cost breakdown

Budget scope$9,400
Typical project$19,200
Premium / complex$43,700
per bathroom$9,350 – $43,700
Permit fees$175 – $690
vs national baseline+4%
Timeline3-6 weeks

What is different about bathroom remodel in Florida

One statewide code is enforced by 67 counties and 411 municipalities, and wind-borne debris, product approval and flood 50% rules change the scope of nearly every exterior project.

Owner-builder: Owner-builder exemption available on an owner-occupied home under FS 489.103(7). Bathroom Remodel is one of the scopes a homeowner can more realistically permit themselves.

Inspections

  • Rough plumbing
  • Shower pan water test
  • Final inspection

What drives the price

  • Tub-to-shower conversion versus like-for-like replacement
  • Tile area and material
  • Vanity, fixtures and glass enclosure
  • Whether plumbing is relocated
  • Waterproofing and subfloor repair

Bathroom pricing by city

Bathroom cost in Miami$10,600 – $49,600Bathroom cost in Fort Lauderdale$10,300 – $47,900Bathroom cost in West Palm Beach$10,100 – $47,000Bathroom cost in Tampa$9,400 – $43,700Bathroom cost in St. Petersburg$9,300 – $43,300Bathroom cost in Clearwater$9,200 – $42,800Bathroom cost in Orlando$9,200 – $42,800Bathroom cost in Kissimmee$8,800 – $41,200Bathroom cost in Jacksonville$8,600 – $40,300Bathroom cost in St. Augustine$9,000 – $42,000Bathroom cost in Sarasota$9,700 – $45,400Bathroom cost in Bradenton$9,500 – $44,100

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel?

Replacing a vanity, toilet or fixtures in the same location is usually permit-exempt. Rebuilding a shower pan, moving drain lines or adding circuits requires a plumbing or building permit and inspection.

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.