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Building Permit Fees in Cape Coral, FL (2026)

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Source

City of Cape Coral Attachment A - Schedule of New Construction Fees (Plan Check & Inspection Combined), form DCD-7000

Covers building permits.

Official Fee Schedule

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

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 Type V A/B (wood frame)
tiered rates (see fee table)
0–100 square foot
$207.00
100–500 square foot
$207.00 + $11.93 per $100
500–1,000 square foot
$254.00 + $7.16 per $100
1,000–2,000 square foot
$290.00 + $4.37 per $100
2,000–5,000 square foot
$334.00 + $3.18 per $100
5,000–10,000 square foot
$430.00 + $2.11 per $100
Residential (1–2 family): Construction Type V A/B (wood frame)
tiered rates (see fee table)
0–1,000 square foot
$1,416.00
1,000–2,000 square foot
$1,416.00 + $3.00 per $100
2,000–2,500 square foot
$1,446.00 + $12.02 per $100
2,500–6,000 square foot
$1,507.00 + $4.30 per $100
6,000–8,000 square foot
$1,657.00 + $3.50 per $100
8,000–10,000 square foot
$1,727.00 + $23.91 per $100
Residential (1–2 family): Construction Type I/II A/B (fire-resistive)
tiered rates (see fee table)
0–100 square foot
$310.00
100–500 square foot
$310.00 + $17.89 per $100
500–1,000 square foot
$382.00 + $10.75 per $100
1,000–2,000 square foot
$436.00 + $6.55 per $100
2,000–5,000 square foot
$501.00 + $4.78 per $100
5,000–10,000 square foot
$644.00 + $3.17 per $100
Residential (1–2 family): Construction Type III/IV A/B (masonry / heavy timber)
tiered rates (see fee table)
0–100 square foot
$259.00
100–500 square foot
$259.00 + $14.90 per $100
500–1,000 square foot
$318.00 + $8.96 per $100
1,000–2,000 square foot
$363.00 + $5.46 per $100
2,000–5,000 square foot
$418.00 + $3.98 per $100
5,000–10,000 square foot
$537.00 + $2.63 per $100
Residential (1–2 family): Construction Type I/II A/B (fire-resistive)
tiered rates (see fee table)
0–1,000 square foot
$2,125.00
1,000–2,000 square foot
$2,125.00 + $4.50 per $100
2,000–2,500 square foot
$2,170.00 + $18.02 per $100
2,500–6,000 square foot
$2,260.00 + $6.45 per $100
6,000–8,000 square foot
$2,486.00 + $5.24 per $100
8,000–10,000 square foot
$2,591.00 + $35.87 per $100
Residential (1–2 family): Construction Type III/IV A/B (masonry / heavy timber)
tiered rates (see fee table)
0–1,000 square foot
$1,771.00
1,000–2,000 square foot
$1,771.00 + $3.75 per $100
2,000–2,500 square foot
$1,808.00 + $15.02 per $100
2,500–6,000 square foot
$1,883.00 + $5.38 per $100
6,000–8,000 square foot
$2,072.00 + $4.37 per $100
8,000–10,000 square foot
$2,159.00 + $29.89 per $100
FL Building Code Administration Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
FL Building Code Enforcement Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Permit Submittal Deposit (credited toward permit fee)
15% of the permit fee

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

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Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Rate type
square foot
505,000 square foot
Estimated building permit fee
$224.40
Building permit fee$218.93
tiered rates (see fee table)
FL Building Code Administration Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.19
FL Building Code Enforcement Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.28
Permit Submittal Deposit (not added to total)$32.84
Paid up front; credited against the final permit fee.
Total Estimate$224.40

Estimate only. Confirm with the Cape Coral building department before applying.

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Cape Coral Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Cape Coral?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $224.40, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area where 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.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Cape Coral?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL Building Code Administration Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL Building Code Enforcement Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% 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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Cape Coral Attachment A - Schedule of New Construction Fees (Plan Check & Inspection Combined), form DCD-7000. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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).

JurisdictionBuilding permit ($50k remodel)Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated Lee County$1,248.38$214.00
Bonita Springs$815.37$255.00
Cape Coral$224.40n/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.