Building Permit Fees in Bonita Springs, FL (2026)
In Bonita Springs, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $815.37 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $255.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $97.75, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $191.75, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $129.00. 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.
Resolution No. 25-129 - Community Development Building Permit Fee Schedule (Exhibit A)
Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.
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: August 26, 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
† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.
‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Bonita Springs building permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
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Fees in Bonita Springs are the same either way.
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.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Bonita Springs building permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
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Compare Permit Fees Across Lee County
The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across Lee County's 7 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $224.40 (Cape Coral) to $1,302.58 (Fort Myers).
| Jurisdiction | Building permit ($50k remodel) | Roofing permit ($20k re-roof) |
|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated Lee County | $1,248.38 | $214.00 |
| Bonita Springs | $815.37 | $255.00 |
| Cape Coral | $224.40 | n/a |
| Estero | $256.25 | $256.25 |
| Fort Myers | $1,302.58 | $157.00 |
| Fort Myers Beach | $871.25 | $358.75 |
| Sanibel | $304.25 | $560.00 |
Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. Where a schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 2,000 sq ft roof. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.
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.