Florida pricing varies by hurricane wind zone. Miami-Dade and Broward counties enforce the strictest code in the U.S. — every opening must be impact-rated or shuttered. Inland counties (Orlando, Gainesville, Tallahassee) enforce the standard Florida Building Code, which is still stricter than Texas but allows non-impact glass behind shutters.
A mid-range kitchen remodel in Florida runs $44,000–$78,000. Cosmetic refreshes start at $26,000. Full structural rebuilds with hurricane-code window upgrades reach $145,000+ in coastal Miami-Dade.
Impact-rated windows alone add $1,200–$3,800 to a kitchen project per opening. A typical kitchen has 2–4 windows; budget $4,800–$15,200 in impact-glass premium versus standard glass. Shutters (less common on remodels but still permitted in many counties) run $400–$1,200 per opening.
Humidity changes the cabinet decision. Florida humidity averages 70–82% year-round in coastal counties. Particle-board boxes (most stock and many semi-custom lines) swell and warp within 3–5 years in coastal kitchens. Plywood-box cabinets (a $1,800–$3,200 upgrade) are functionally required for long life on the coast. Solid wood is acceptable but expensive.
Permits in Florida are competitive with Texas: Miami-Dade $185–$680, Orlando $90–$340, Tampa $110–$420. Wind-zone certification (where required) adds $200–$600 in engineering fees. Most kitchen-only remodels avoid wind-zone re-certification entirely if no exterior openings are touched.
Florida has no state income tax, but does have a 6% state sales tax on materials (counties layer 0.5–1.5% on top). Sales tax does not apply to labor — same exemption as Texas.
Cabinets, countertops, and appliances follow the same percentage breakdown as the rest of the country. The Florida-specific line items are: impact glass, plywood-box cabinet upgrade, and (rarely) wind-zone engineering. Plan an extra $6k–$18k against the Texas baseline if you're in Miami-Dade or Broward; an extra $2k–$8k if you're inland.