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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing cost in Florida

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

Verified August 2026

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing cost in Florida

$4,700 – $20,800

Most Florida homeowners pay around $9,900, or $250–$700 per linear foot of cabinetry. Permit fees typically add $0–$175.

Permit: Usually no. Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)

Cost breakdown

Budget scope$4,700
Typical project$9,900
Premium / complex$20,800
per linear foot of cabinetry$250 – $700
Permit fees$0 – $175
vs national baseline+4%
Timeline3-5 days of work

What is different about kitchen cabinet refacing 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). Kitchen Cabinet Refacing is one of the scopes a homeowner can more realistically permit themselves.

What drives the price

  • Linear feet of cabinetry and door count
  • Veneer, thermofoil or solid wood fronts
  • New soft-close hardware
  • Adding crown molding or end panels
  • Condition of the existing boxes

Cabinet Refacing pricing by city

Cabinet Refacing cost in Miami$5,300 – $23,600Cabinet Refacing cost in Fort Lauderdale$5,100 – $22,800Cabinet Refacing cost in West Palm Beach$5,000 – $22,400Cabinet Refacing cost in Tampa$4,700 – $20,800Cabinet Refacing cost in St. Petersburg$4,600 – $20,600Cabinet Refacing cost in Clearwater$4,600 – $20,400Cabinet Refacing cost in Orlando$4,600 – $20,400Cabinet Refacing cost in Kissimmee$4,400 – $19,600Cabinet Refacing cost in Jacksonville$4,300 – $19,200Cabinet Refacing cost in St. Augustine$4,500 – $20,000Cabinet Refacing cost in Sarasota$4,900 – $21,600Cabinet Refacing cost in Bradenton$4,700 – $21,000

Frequently asked questions

Is cabinet refacing worth it?

Refacing makes sense when the existing boxes are solid and the layout works. If the boxes are particleboard that has swollen from moisture, or you want to change the layout, full replacement is the better value.

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.