House Painting Cost in Miami (2026)
Average cost in Miami
$2,500 – $18,500
$4 – $7 per sq ft
In Miami, the average is $7,732 and most projects cost between $2,500 and $18,500, or about $4 – $7 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 11 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled painting and application
50%
Premium UV/mildew-resistant paint
25%
Pressure washing and stucco repair
15%
Insurance, licensing, and margin
10%
Sales Tax at 6%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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 project
LiveYour estimate in Miami
Likely range $3,479 – $17,010
- Labor50%$3,866
- Materials25%$1,933
- Surface Preparation15%$1,160
- Overhead & Profit10%$773
Interior only
$7,732
Exterior only
$10,825
Interior + Exterior
$17,010
Calibrated to 11 researched sources for Miami. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$7,399
Today
$7,732
House Painting in Miami is ↑ 4.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $333 more on the average project.
Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.
🏢Top Painting Contractors in Miami
Verified providersPrecision Painting Plus of Miami
1 Alhambra Plz Ste PH, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA
189 reviews
FLAMINGO PAINTING
1355 NW 93rd Ct Ste A109 Suite A109, Miami, FL 33172, USA
57 reviews
ROCO PAINTING SERVICES INC
915 NW 1st Ave H1714, Miami, FL 33136, USA
140 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, Miami's high humidity and salt air require specialized elastomeric or 100% acrylic coatings that resist mildew and UV fading. These premium materials typically add $1.50 to $2.00 per gallon compared to standard paints, and labor costs may increase by 10-15% due to necessary dry-time monitoring between coats.
Generally, a building permit is not required for cosmetic exterior or interior painting in Miami-Dade. However, if your property is in one of the 12 designated historic districts like the Art Deco District in Miami Beach, you must obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness for color changes, which can involve administrative fees starting at $45.
The dry season from November to April is the peak time for quality, but booking during the 'shoulder' months of May or October can sometimes yield 5-10% discounts as contractors look to fill schedules before or after the heavy summer rainy season.
Because most Miami homes are stucco-on-CMU, prep work often includes crack repair. Minor patching is usually included, but extensive stucco remediation for 'chalking' or large cracks can add $500 to $2,500 to the total project cost depending on the severity of the damage.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 1 months ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.
About this data
Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.
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