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Collier County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Collier County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

Commercial and fire-system permits also pay fire district plan review and inspection fees (Greater Naples, North Collier, and Immokalee fire districts), which are not included in these estimates. See the official notice

In Unincorporated Collier County, a building permit for a remodel runs $316.50 in permit fees, a re-roof $388.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $154.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $316.50, and a whole-house repipe $316.50. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 2,000 sq ft roof, and a 200 sq ft job area. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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Collier County Resolution No. 2025-231 (GMCD Development Services Fee Schedule, Exhibit A), effective Jan. 1, 2026

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Apply online at the Unincorporated Collier County permit portal, or call 239-252-2400.

How Unincorporated Collier County values a job: For permits valued under $5,000, and to determine whether a project's construction value crosses that $5,000 threshold, valuation is computed using the ICC Building Valuation Data Table (February 2007 edition).

Schedule effective January 1, 2026. Last verified: September 4, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Jurisdictions in Collier County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Collier County's 4 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $188.93 (Marco Island) to $316.50 (Unincorporated Collier County).

Unincorporated Collier CountyEverglades CityMarco IslandNaples

Unincorporated Collier County Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Collier County

Residential (1–2 family): Residential A/C change-out
$100.00 flat‡
Standard (up to 3 stories)
$0.11 per square foot of building area, minimum $150.00
4+ Stories
$0.14 per square foot of building area, minimum $150.00
Inspection Fee (per inspection) (does not apply to some listed rules)
$110.00 per inspection
Planning Review Fee (Permit Application)
$50.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†
Computed on plan review plus inspection fees, Collier's definition of the building permit fee (Sec. M)(1))
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†
Computed on plan review plus inspection fees, Collier's definition of the building permit fee (Sec. M)(1))
Private Provider Reduction, Inspections (Commercial)
may reduce designated fees by 25% (25% of the $110 per-inspection fees (Sec. AA))‡
Private Provider Reduction, Plan Review (Commercial)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%†
Reduces the plan-review-attributable portion of the permit fee (the trade plan review fees, Sections N through R) by 25%, the statutory minimum Collier adopted 7/28/2026
Private Provider Reduction, Plan Review and Inspections (Commercial)
may reduce the permit fee plus designated fees by 50% (50% of plan review plus inspection fees)‡
Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$50.00
Duplicate Permit Card (if applicable)
$5.00
Notice of Commencement Administrative Fee (if applicable)
$5.00
Permit Extension (if applicable)
10% of the permit fee, minimum $150.00, maximum $750.00
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$110.00 per inspection
Second and Subsequent Plan Corrections (if applicable)
$100.00
Time-specified Inspection (Weekday) (if applicable)
$220.00
Time-specified Inspection (Weekend or Holiday) (if applicable)
$440.00

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Collier County Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Job type

3 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$154.00
Included in this total
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$100.00‡
$100.00 flat
Planning Review Fee (Permit Application)$50.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$154.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Commercial and fire-system permits also pay fire district plan review and inspection fees (Greater Naples, North Collier, and Immokalee fire districts), which are not included in these estimates. See the official notice

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Collier County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 239-252-2400. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Unincorporated Collier County

Collier County's Building Plan Review and Inspection Division issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits for unincorporated Collier County. Apply online through the GMD Public Portal (CityView), where you submit applications and plans electronically, pay fees, and resolve review conditions. In-person help is available at the North Horseshoe campus in Naples and at satellite offices in Immokalee, Heritage Bay, and Everglades City. Schedule inspections through the CityView portal or the automated phone line at 239-252-3726; requests made by 4 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day.

Source: Unincorporated Collier County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Collier County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
2800 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, FL 34104
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Unincorporated Collier County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Collier County?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $316.50, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Collier County's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Unincorporated Collier County?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $388.25, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Unincorporated Collier County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Collier County?

A residential building permit is $0.11 per square foot of building area, minimum $150.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Roofing permits are priced per sq ft; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (Residential A/C change-out), while other work is priced per sq ft. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Collier County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Collier County?

Florida's HB 803 (effective July 2026) exempts certain single-family work under $7,500 from permitting statewide, excluding electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work. Confirm with the building department whether your job qualifies before skipping a permit. Read what HB 803 changed and what it saves.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Collier County Resolution No. 2025-231 (GMCD Development Services Fee Schedule, Exhibit A), effective Jan. 1, 2026. See the official schedule. Last verified .

New to Florida permit fees? Read our Florida permit fee guide: how schedules are set, the statutory surcharges, and what HB 803 changed in 2026. Pulling a commercial permit or a small residential job? See what HB 803 lets you save. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

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