How much does well installation cost in Florida?

Well Installation in Florida typically costs $5,700 to $26,000, with most homeowners paying around $11,400.

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Well Installation cost in Florida

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

Verified August 2026

Well Installation cost in Florida

$5,700 – $26,000

Most Florida homeowners pay around $11,400, or $26–$67.50 per foot of depth. Permit fees typically add $230–$920.

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

Cost breakdown

Budget scope	$5,700
Typical project	$11,400
Premium / complex	$26,000
per foot of depth	$26 – $67.50
Permit fees	$230 – $920
vs national baseline	+4%
Timeline	2-5 days of drilling, 3-8 weeks including permitting

What is different about well installation 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). Well Installation generally requires a licensed contractor to pull the permit, even where owner-builder status is available.

Inspections

Well completion inspection
Water quality test
Final plumbing inspection

What drives the price

Depth to a reliable aquifer in your area
Casing diameter and material
Submersible pump horsepower and pressure tank
Water treatment for sulfur or iron
Electrical service to the wellhead

Well pricing by city

Well cost in Miami$6,500 – $29,500 Well cost in Fort Lauderdale$6,300 – $28,500 Well cost in West Palm Beach$6,200 – $28,000 Well cost in Tampa$5,700 – $26,000 Well cost in St. Petersburg$5,700 – $25,800 Well cost in Clearwater$5,600 – $25,500 Well cost in Orlando$5,600 – $25,500 Well cost in Kissimmee$5,400 – $24,500 Well cost in Jacksonville$5,300 – $24,000 Well cost in St. Augustine$5,500 – $25,000 Well cost in Sarasota$5,900 – $27,000 Well cost in Bradenton$5,800 – $26,300

Frequently asked questions

Who issues well permits in Florida?

Florida's five water management districts issue water well construction permits, often delegated to a county health department. The local building department only handles the electrical and plumbing connection.

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.