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Building Permit Fees in Estero, FL (2026)

Building Permit
$256.25
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$256.25
$20,000 re-roof
HVAC Permit
$179.63
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$230.63
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$230.63
$10,000 repipe

In Estero, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $256.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $256.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $179.63, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $230.63, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $230.63. 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.

Source

Village of Estero Resolution No. 2026-13, Exhibit "A", Building Department Fee Schedule (Revised July 2, 2026); combined into one PDF with Resolution No. 2025-28 Exhibit "B", Planning, Zoning and Land Use Fee Schedule (Dec 3, 2025), which is out of scope (zoning/land-use, not a building-permit trade fee)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective July 2, 2026. Last verified: August 26, 2026

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

Estero Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Estero

Residential (1–2 family)
$250.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family)
$1.25 per square foot
Commercial / 3+ units
$0.96 per square foot
Commercial / 3+ units
$1.32 per square foot
Commercial / 3+ units: Multifamily
$0.80 per square foot
Commercial / 3+ units: Shell Building
$1.06 per square foot
State Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
State Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$75.00
Floodplain Review (if applicable)
$75.00‡
Partial Inspection/Pass (if applicable)
$75.00
Permit Extension (if applicable)
$100.00
Plan Revisions for Approved Commercial Permit (if applicable)
$350.00
Plan Revisions for Approved Single Family Residential Permit (if applicable)
$75.00
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$150.00
Zoning Review (if applicable)
$75.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Estero Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Estimated building permit fee
$256.25
Building permit fee$250.00
$250.00 flat
State Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.75
State Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.50
Total Estimate$256.25

Estimate only. Confirm with the Estero building department before applying.

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Estero Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Estero?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $256.25, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Estero'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 Is a Roofing Permit in Estero?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $256.25, based on Estero's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Estero?

A residential building permit is $250.00 flat. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing 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 Estero?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Code Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Code 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 Estero?

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 Village of Estero Resolution No. 2026-13, Exhibit "A", Building Department Fee Schedule (Revised July 2, 2026); combined into one PDF with Resolution No. 2025-28 Exhibit "B", Planning, Zoning and Land Use Fee Schedule (Dec 3, 2025), which is out of scope (zoning/land-use, not a building-permit trade fee). 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.