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Cape Coral, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC permit fees for Cape Coral, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Building Permit
$304.20
200 sq ft remodel area
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HVAC Permit
$109.00
$10,000 change-out
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Plumbing Permit
$189.70
$10,000 repipe
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In Cape Coral, a building permit for a remodel runs $304.20 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $109.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $189.70. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel 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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Source

City of Cape Coral Resolution 308-25, Exhibit 1: Schedule of New Construction Fees (effective January 1, 2026)

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Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Cape Coral permit portal, or call (239) 574-0546.

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

Cape Coral Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Cape Coral

Residential (1–2 family): Construction Types II A/B, III A/B, IV A/B, V A/B (non-rated) (remodel/alteration)
tiered rates by sq ft‡
Up to 100 sq ft
$276.00
Over 100, up to 500 sq ft
$276.00 plus $15.90 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 500, up to 1,000 sq ft
$339.00 plus $9.55 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft
$387.00 plus $5.82 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,000, up to 5,000 sq ft
$445.00 plus $4.24 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft
$573.00 plus $2.81 per additional 100 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Construction Types II A/B, III A/B, IV A/B, V A/B (non-rated) (new construction)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 1,000 sq ft
$1,888.00
Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft
$1,888.00 plus $4.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,000, up to 2,500 sq ft
$1,928.00 plus $16.02 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,500, up to 6,000 sq ft
$2,009.00 plus $5.73 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 6,000, up to 8,000 sq ft
$2,209.00 plus $4.66 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 8,000, up to 10,000 sq ft
$2,302.00 plus $31.88 per additional 100 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Construction Types I A/B, II A/B (fire-resistive) (remodel/alteration)
tiered rates by sq ft‡
Up to 100 sq ft
$413.00
Over 100, up to 500 sq ft
$413.00 plus $23.85 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 500, up to 1,000 sq ft
$509.00 plus $14.33 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft
$581.00 plus $8.73 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,000, up to 5,000 sq ft
$668.00 plus $6.37 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft
$859.00 plus $4.22 per additional 100 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Construction Types II A/B, III A/B, V A/B (1-hour rated) (remodel/alteration)
tiered rates by sq ft‡
Up to 100 sq ft
$345.00
Over 100, up to 500 sq ft
$345.00 plus $19.87 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 500, up to 1,000 sq ft
$424.00 plus $11.94 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft
$484.00 plus $7.28 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,000, up to 5,000 sq ft
$557.00 plus $5.30 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft
$716.00 plus $3.51 per additional 100 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Construction Types I A/B, II A/B (fire-resistive) (new construction)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 1,000 sq ft
$2,833.00
Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft
$2,833.00 plus $6.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,000, up to 2,500 sq ft
$2,893.00 plus $24.03 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,500, up to 6,000 sq ft
$3,013.00 plus $8.60 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 6,000, up to 8,000 sq ft
$3,314.00 plus $6.99 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 8,000, up to 10,000 sq ft
$3,454.00 plus $47.82 per additional 100 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Construction Types II A/B, III A/B, V A/B (1-hour rated) (new construction)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 1,000 sq ft
$2,361.00
Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft
$2,361.00 plus $5.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,000, up to 2,500 sq ft
$2,411.00 plus $20.03 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,500, up to 6,000 sq ft
$2,511.00 plus $7.17 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 6,000, up to 8,000 sq ft
$2,762.00 plus $5.82 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 8,000, up to 10,000 sq ft
$2,878.00 plus $39.85 per additional 100 sq ft
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Unlicensed Contractor Enforcement Surcharge
$5.00‡
Floodplain Review (if applicable)
$55.00
Permit Submittal Deposit (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
15% of the permit fee

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Cape Coral Permit Fee Calculator

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Permit type
Project type
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Job type

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$304.20
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$291.90‡
$276.00 + 1 × $15.90 per 100 sq ft over 100 sq ft (see the fee table above)
Unlicensed Contractor Enforcement Surcharge$5.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$4.38
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.92
Total Estimate$304.20
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Permit Submittal Deposit$43.79
You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Cape Coral building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (239) 574-0546. 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 Cape Coral

Cape Coral building permits are applied for online through the City's EnerGov Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal, where you can submit digital applications, pay fees, and track permits and inspections. Contractors must be registered with the City before pulling permits. For in-person help, the Permitting Services Division is at City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd; use the City's Join a Line / Schedule an Appointment page before visiting. Inspections are scheduled through the CSS portal or the automated inspection line at 855-636-2824.

Source: Cape Coral application instructions

Apply online: Cape Coral permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
Inspection Scheduling
855-636-2824 (automated); help 239-573-3173

Cape Coral Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Cape Coral?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $304.20, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Cape Coral'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 Are Permit Fees Calculated in Cape Coral?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft. Plumbing and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. 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 Cape Coral?

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, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Cape Coral?

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 City of Cape Coral Resolution 308-25, Exhibit 1: Schedule of New Construction Fees (effective January 1, 2026). 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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