Quick Answer

House Painting Cost in Miami (2026)

Average cost in Miami

US$9,450avg

US$3,850 — US$22,500

US$2 — US$9 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated today
South Florida

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional painting crew and site management

US$2,500 — US$14,600

65%

Materials

Premium UV-resistant paint and primers

US$770 — US$4,500

20%

Surface Preparation

Stucco repair, pressure washing, and mildew removal

US$385 — US$2,250

10%

Equipment & Permits

Scaffolding, sprayers, and local Miami-Dade permits

US$195 — US$1,150

5%

🧾Sales Tax (6%) — Florida
Base cost + $567 tax$10,017

Sales Tax at 6%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Interior or exterior paint (2 coats)
  • Primer
  • Surface preparation (sanding, patching)
  • Trim painting
  • Masking & protection
  • Cleanup

Typically Excludes

  • Wallpaper removal
  • Extensive repairs (drywall, siding)
  • Lead paint abatement
  • Specialty finishes (faux, texture)
  • Deck or fence staining

Based on painting a standard 1,500 sq ft home exterior or 3-4 rooms interior.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

US$4,500

US$3,600 — US$5,400

Based on 8 sources and market data for Miami. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Painting Contractors in Miami

Verified providers
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Michael Grant Painting LLC

8951 NE 8th Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33138, USA

5.0
★★★★★

178 reviews

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JRG Painting Corp

5330 NW 25th Ave, Miami, FL 33142, USA

5.0
★★★★★

109 reviews

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Pro Painting And Sons

2911 SW 26th St, Miami, FL 33133, USA

4.9
★★★★½

111 reviews

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Precision Painting Plus of Miami

1 Alhambra Plz Ste PH, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA

4.9
★★★★½

174 reviews

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Florida Painting Company

555 NE 15th St, Miami, FL 33132, USA

4.8
★★★★½

282 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Yes. Homes within one mile of Biscayne Bay or the Atlantic Ocean typically incur a 10–15% 'coastal premium' due to the need for salt-rated acrylic paints and rust-inhibitive primers on metal trim.

In Miami, where 80% of homes are concrete block stucco, proper preparation (patching hairline cracks and applying alkali-resistant masonry primer) typically costs between $0.75 and $1.50 per square foot.

Contractors recommend high-end hydrophobic paints like Sherwin-Williams Emerald Rain Refresh or Benjamin Moore Regal Select, which cost between $95 and $115 per gallon but offer superior UV and mildew resistance.

Yes, neighborhoods like Coral Gables and the Art Deco District have pre-approved color palettes. Using non-approved colors can lead to fines or the requirement to repaint, adding significant unexpected costs.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.