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Exterior Painting cost in Florida

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

Verified August 2026

Exterior Painting cost in Florida

$2,900 – $15,600

Most Florida homeowners pay around $6,700, or $2.50–$6 per sq ft of wall area. Permit fees typically add $0–$0.

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

Cost breakdown

Budget scope$2,900
Typical project$6,700
Premium / complex$15,600
per sq ft of wall area$2.50 – $6
Permit fees$0 – $0
vs national baseline+4%
Timeline4-8 days of work

What is different about exterior painting 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). Exterior Painting is one of the scopes a homeowner can more realistically permit themselves.

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

Exterior Paint pricing by city

Exterior Paint cost in Miami$3,300 – $17,700Exterior Paint cost in Fort Lauderdale$3,200 – $17,100Exterior Paint cost in West Palm Beach$3,100 – $16,800Exterior Paint cost in Tampa$2,900 – $15,600Exterior Paint cost in St. Petersburg$2,900 – $15,500Exterior Paint cost in Clearwater$2,900 – $15,300Exterior Paint cost in Orlando$2,900 – $15,300Exterior Paint cost in Kissimmee$2,700 – $14,700Exterior Paint cost in Jacksonville$2,700 – $14,400Exterior Paint cost in St. Augustine$2,800 – $15,000Exterior Paint cost in Sarasota$3,000 – $16,200Exterior Paint cost in Bradenton$2,900 – $15,800

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.