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Bonita Springs, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Bonita Springs, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Building Permit
$819.36
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$205.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$79.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$154.25
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$104.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Bonita Springs, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $819.36 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $205.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $79.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $154.25, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $104.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. 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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Source

Resolution No. 25-129 - Community Development Building Permit Fee Schedule (Exhibit A)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Bonita Springs permit portal, or call (239) 444-6150.

How Bonita Springs values a job: Total valuation for permit fee purposes is the applicant-stated project cost, or for new construction may be computed from the City's per-square-foot construction cost table by IBC occupancy group and construction type, with remodel/build-out permits valued at 50% of the applicable per-square-foot cost factor.

Schedule effective January 1, 2026. Last verified: September 25, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Bonita Springs Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Bonita Springs

Residential (1–2 family): Pool - Residential New Pool & Spa
$400.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Pool - Commercial New Pool
$600.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Pool - Commercial Pool Revision
$300.00 flat
All projects
tiered rates by job value
Up to $2,000
$75.00
Over $2,000, up to $25,000
$75.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$397.00 plus $9.70 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$639.50 plus $6.58 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$968.50 plus $5.26 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,072.50 plus $4.42 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$5,282.50 plus $2.74 per additional $1,000
Accessory - Canopy/Carport/Satellite Dish
$100.00 flat
Accessory - Deck/Gazebo/Glass Utility Room/Greenhouse/Pool Enclosure/Screen Room/Shed
$125.00 flat
Demolition
$125.00 flat
Demolition w/ Asbestos Monitoring
$300.00 flat‡
Dock & Shoreline - Boat Dock/Pilings
$0.50 per square foot, minimum $100.00
Dock & Shoreline - Boat Lift/Dredging
$100.00 flat
Dock & Shoreline - Boathouse
$150.00 flat
Dock & Shoreline - Davit
$25.00 per pair
Dock & Shoreline - Rip Rap
$1.50 per linear foot, minimum $75.00
Dock & Shoreline - Seawall
$1.50 per linear foot, minimum $150.00
Fence
$75.00 flat
Fence - Structural Wall
$1.00 per linear foot, minimum $100.00
Miscellaneous - Shutters/Siding/Garage Doors
$100.00 flat
Miscellaneous - Windows & Entry Doors
$150.00 flat
Mobile Home/Temp Construction Trailer
$200.00 flat
Occupational Tax/Use Permit
$100.00 flat
Sign - Free Standing
$250.00 flat
Sign - Wall
$50.00 flat
Structure Move
$200.00 flat
Temporary CO/Occupancy (Expires in 90 Days)
$300.00 flat
Commercial Plan Review Fee
50% of the permit fee†
Residential Plan Review Fee
25% of the permit fee†
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†
Computed on the permit fee plus the plan review fee, as the City's permit fee calculator does
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee plus designated fees, minimum $2.00†
Computed on the permit fee plus the plan review fee, as the City's permit fee calculator does
Private Provider Discount (inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡
Private Provider Discount (plan review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 50%
50% off the building permit fee; the plan review fee, charged as a percentage of the permit fee, drops by the same 50%
Additional Trade Permit (Electric, Mechanical, Plumbing) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$75.00
After-the-Fact Permit Penalty (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
Change in Contractor (if applicable)
$50.00
Legislative Extension (if applicable)
$200.00
Minor Plans Revision (if applicable)
10% of designated fees (10% of the plan review fee)
Permit Extension (first 3 months) (if applicable)
$50.00
Permit Extension (second 3 months) (if applicable)
$100.00
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Bonita Springs Permit Fee Calculator

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$819.36
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$639.50
$397.00 + 25 × $9.70 per $1,000 over $25,000 (see the fee table above)
Residential Plan Review Fee$159.88
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$11.99
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$7.99
Total Estimate$819.36

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Total valuation for permit fee purposes is the applicant-stated project cost, or for new construction may be computed from the City's per-square-foot construction cost table by IBC occupancy group and construction type, with remodel/build-out permits valued at 50% of the applicable per-square-foot cost factor.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Bonita Springs building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (239) 444-6150. 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 Bonita Springs

Most permits are submitted in person at the Bonita Springs Community Development Department (9220 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 111), or by email to permitting@cityofbonitaspringscd.org if the city accepts that permit type by email. Trade mechanical permits can be applied for online through the city's EnerGov Permit Portal, which also handles payments, permit status and uploads. The permit counter and lobby are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Request inspections through the Permit Portal (4 p.m. cutoff) or the Inspection Hotline at (239) 444-6170, which is monitored 8 a.m. to noon on weekdays. Contractors must be registered with the city before pulling permits.

Source: Bonita Springs application instructions

Apply online: Bonita Springs permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
9220 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 111, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Hours
Lobby 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., staff 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

Bonita Springs Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Bonita Springs?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $819.36, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Bonita Springs'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 Bonita Springs?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $205.00, based on Bonita Springs's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Bonita Springs?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Bonita Springs?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Commercial Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee), Residential Plan Review Fee (25% of the permit fee), 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). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Bonita Springs?

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 Resolution No. 25-129 - Community Development Building Permit Fee Schedule (Exhibit A). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Lee County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

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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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