How much does stucco repair cost in Florida?

Stucco Repair in Florida typically costs $900 to $16,600, with most homeowners paying around $4,400.

Florida · Exterior

Stucco Repair cost in Florida

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

Verified August 2026

Stucco Repair cost in Florida

$900 – $16,600

Most Florida homeowners pay around $4,400, or $7.50–$23 per sq ft repaired. Permit fees typically add $105–$370.

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

Cost breakdown

Budget scope	$900
Typical project	$4,400
Premium / complex	$16,600
per sq ft repaired	$7.50 – $23
Permit fees	$105 – $370
vs national baseline	+4%
Timeline	2-6 days of work plus cure time, 1-4 weeks with permitting

What is different about stucco repair 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). Stucco Repair is one of the scopes a homeowner can more realistically permit themselves.

Inspections

Lath / wire inspection when re-lathing
Final inspection

What drives the price

Extent of delamination behind the visible crack
Whether lath and weather barrier need replacement
Two-story access and scaffolding
Color matching versus full re-coat
Underlying water intrusion repairs

Stucco pricing by city

Stucco cost in Miami$1,100 – $18,900 Stucco cost in Fort Lauderdale$1,000 – $18,200 Stucco cost in West Palm Beach$1,000 – $17,900 Stucco cost in Tampa$900 – $16,600 Stucco cost in St. Petersburg$900 – $16,500 Stucco cost in Clearwater$900 – $16,300 Stucco cost in Orlando$900 – $16,300 Stucco cost in Kissimmee$900 – $15,700 Stucco cost in Jacksonville$900 – $15,400 Stucco cost in St. Augustine$900 – $16,000 Stucco cost in Sarasota$1,000 – $17,300 Stucco cost in Bradenton$900 – $16,800

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for stucco repair in Florida?

Small cosmetic patches typically do not require a permit, but most jurisdictions require one once the repair exposes lath, exceeds a set square footage, or involves replacing the weather-resistive barrier.

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.