House painters in Miami, FL
Compare up to three local Miami painting contractors from Henry's vetted bench — interior, exterior, cabinets and trim.
Painting in Miami means fighting relentless UV exposure, salt air near the coast, and near-constant humidity that shortens the life of even premium exterior coatings. Most homes are stucco over concrete block, which needs different prep and paint systems than the wood siding common up north, and improper prep here leads to peeling and mildew within a couple of years. Exterior repaints are typically needed every 5 to 8 years, faster in Miami Beach and other barrier-island neighborhoods with direct salt spray. Florida does not require a state painting license, but Miami-Dade County requires a Certificate of Competency for painting contractors, and homeowners should confirm any contractor pulls the proper local permit for larger exterior jobs. Interior painting is comparatively straightforward but still benefits from mold-resistant products given the humidity.
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What painting costs in Miami
| Interior painting, average 3-bed home | $2,800 - $5,500 |
| Exterior stucco painting, average home | $5,500 - $11,000 |
| Single room repaint | $400 - $900 |
| Cabinet painting/refinishing | $1,800 - $4,500 |
| Pressure washing before exterior paint | $250 - $600 |
| Stucco crack repair and patching | $500 - $2,000 |
Ranges are general estimates gathered from homeowner-reported quotes in the Miami area, not an offer or a quote for your project.
When to schedule painting in Miami
The best window for exterior painting in Miami is the dry season from November through April, when lower humidity and fewer afternoon thunderstorms let coatings cure properly. Painting during Miami's wet, hot summer and hurricane season (June to November) risks trapped moisture in stucco, poor adhesion, and mildew growth soon after application. Salt air along Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, and other coastal areas accelerates coating breakdown, so exterior repaints there are often needed closer to every 5 years rather than the 7 to 8 years typical further inland.
Permits and HOA rules
Most residential repainting in Miami does not require a permit if it is purely cosmetic surface painting, but stucco repair, pressure washing that affects drainage, or work involving scaffolding over a certain height may require permits through the local building department, such as the City of Miami Building Department or the applicable municipal building department (Miami Beach, Coral Gables, etc.). Homeowners doing significant stucco patching alongside a repaint should confirm with their local building department whether a permit applies before work begins.
Licensing and insurance in Florida
Florida does not issue a statewide painting contractor license, but Miami-Dade County requires painting contractors to hold a Certificate of Competency issued through the Miami-Dade County Contractors' Licensing Section, and contractors working across county lines must separately register in Broward or other counties. Homeowners should ask to see this local certificate along with proof of general liability insurance, since unlicensed painting work is not covered if something goes wrong on the job site.
Why Miami's climate is hard on exterior paint
Between intense UV radiation, near-constant humidity, and frequent afternoon rain, Miami exterior paint jobs face conditions few other U.S. markets deal with year-round. Cheap paints chalk and fade within two to three years, while quality 100 percent acrylic exterior coatings rated for high UV exposure can hold up closer to the 7 to 8 year mark.
Coastal neighborhoods add salt air corrosion on top of UV damage, which is why homes in Miami Beach or Key Biscayne often need repainting a couple of years sooner than comparable homes in Kendall or Doral.
Stucco prep matters more than the paint brand
Because most Miami homes are stucco over concrete block, proper prep, pressure washing, crack repair, and priming with a masonry-appropriate primer, determines how long the paint job lasts far more than which brand of paint is used.
Skipping crack repair or painting over active mildew are the two most common reasons Miami exterior jobs fail early, leading to peeling and staining within the first rainy season after the work is done.
Interior painting and humidity control
Miami's year-round humidity makes mold- and mildew-resistant paint formulations worth the modest upcharge, especially in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and any interior space near ductless AC units where condensation is common.
Running air conditioning during and after interior painting helps control humidity so paint cures evenly, and most professional painters in Miami recommend scheduling interior jobs when the home's AC system is functioning reliably.
What licensed painting contractors need in Miami-Dade
Painting contractors working in Miami-Dade County need a Certificate of Competency from the county's Contractors' Licensing Section rather than a state license, so it is worth asking to see this specific document rather than assuming a general Florida contractor license covers painting.
Contractors who also handle stucco repair as part of the job should be able to speak to Florida Building Code requirements for the county and pull permits when structural or drainage-related stucco work is involved.
Budgeting a Miami repaint
Exterior stucco jobs on an average single-family Miami home run from about $5,500 to $11,000 depending on square footage, number of stories, and how much crack repair is needed before painting begins.
Getting a couple of local quotes matters here because pricing swings significantly based on whether a contractor includes pressure washing, caulking, and stucco patching in the base bid or charges those as add-ons.
Areas Henry covers
Coral Gables · Coconut Grove · Brickell · Little Havana · Wynwood · Kendall · Doral · Pinecrest · Homestead · Aventura · Miami Beach · Hialeah
Common questions
How often should I repaint my home's exterior in Miami
Most Miami homes need exterior repainting every 5 to 8 years, with coastal properties in Miami Beach and similar areas often needing it closer to the 5-year mark due to salt air exposure.
Do painting contractors need a license in Florida
Florida does not have a statewide painting license, but Miami-Dade County requires painting contractors to hold a local Certificate of Competency through the county's Contractors' Licensing Section.
Does painting stucco require a permit in Miami
Pure cosmetic repainting typically does not require a permit, but significant stucco repair or patching alongside the paint job may require one, so check with your local building department before work starts.
What paint type holds up best in Miami's climate
A high-quality 100 percent acrylic exterior paint rated for high UV exposure and formulated for masonry or stucco substrates performs best against Miami's sun, humidity, and salt air.
Why does my paint peel so fast near the water
Salt air accelerates coating breakdown and can get trapped in porous stucco if the surface wasn't properly cleaned and primed, which is why coastal Miami homes often need repainting sooner than inland ones.
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