Estero, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

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.

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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)

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Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Estero permit portal, or call (239) 221-5036.

Schedule effective July 2, 2026. Last verified: September 25, 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) (remodel/alteration)

$250.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)

$1.25 per square foot

Residential (1–2 family): Demolition of complete structure

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Fence

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Hot tub or spa (stand alone)

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Pier, boathouse or davit

$600.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Pool heater or solar

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Seawall, new or repair

$600.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Structure moving

$500.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Garage door replacement

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Pool renovation

$300.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Shutters

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Window or door replacement (per building)

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Accessory structure

$300.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Accessory structure, pre-fab

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile or manufactured home

$400.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Pool or screen enclosure

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Pool with or without spa

$600.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): With private provider inspections

$1.12 per square foot

Residential (1–2 family): With private provider plan review

$1.22 per square foot

Residential (1–2 family): With private provider plan review and inspections

$1.09 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)

$0.96 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)

$1.32 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition of complete structure

$250.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Fence or wall

$300.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Monument sign (per sign)

$500.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Pier, boathouse or davit

$600.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Pool renovation

$300.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Seawall, new or repair

$600.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Structure moving

$500.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Wall sign (per sign)

$300.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Awning, window or door (per building)

$750.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Concrete restoration

$250.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Remodel, with private provider inspections

$0.80 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Remodel, with private provider plan review

$0.91 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Remodel, with private provider plan review and inspections

$0.53 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Shutters

$300.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Walk-in cooler

$250.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Accessory, prefab

$200.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial accessory

$1.05 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial accessory, with private provider inspections

$0.90 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial accessory, with private provider plan review

$1.00 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial accessory, with private provider plan review and inspections

$0.65 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building, with private provider inspections

$1.13 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building, with private provider plan review

$1.26 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building, with private provider plan review and inspections

$0.82 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Construction trailer or office

$400.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Dumpster slab and enclosure

$300.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Foundation only

$0.33 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Foundation only, with private provider inspections

$0.28 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Foundation only, with private provider plan review

$0.31 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Foundation only, with private provider plan review and inspections

$0.20 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Multifamily

$0.80 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Multifamily, with private provider inspections

$0.67 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Multifamily, with private provider plan review

$0.76 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Multifamily, with private provider plan review and inspections

$0.47 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Pool with or without spa

$600.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Shell Building

$1.06 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Shell building, with private provider inspections

$0.89 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Shell building, with private provider plan review

$1.03 per square foot

Commercial / 3+ units: Shell building, with private provider plan review and inspections

$0.65 per square foot

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†

Private Provider Reduction (All Other Commercial, inspections) (does not apply to some listed rules)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Printed as 25 percent of the portion of the permit fee attributable to the service; that portion is not printed

Private Provider Reduction (All Other Commercial, plan review and inspections) (does not apply to some listed rules)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%†

Printed as 50 percent of the amount charged for plans review and inspection services; with all required services private, that is the whole permit fee

Private Provider Reduction (All Other Commercial, plan review) (does not apply to some listed rules)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Printed as 25 percent of the portion of the permit fee attributable to the service; that portion is not printed

Private Provider Reduction (Residential, inspections) (does not apply to some listed rules)

may reduce the permit fee by 15%†

Private Provider Reduction (Residential, plan review and inspections) (does not apply to some listed rules)

may reduce the permit fee by 15%†

Private Provider Reduction (Residential, plan review) (does not apply to some listed rules)

may reduce the permit fee by 15%†

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.

Electrical Permit Fees in Estero

Residential (1–2 family)

$225.00 flat†

Residential (1–2 family): Low voltage

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Photovoltaic

$200.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units

$250.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Low voltage

$150.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Site lighting

$300.00 flat

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†

Private Provider Reduction (All Other Commercial, inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Printed as 25 percent of the portion of the permit fee attributable to the service; that portion is not printed

Private Provider Reduction (All Other Commercial, plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%†

Printed as 50 percent of the amount charged for plans review and inspection services; with all required services private, that is the whole permit fee

Private Provider Reduction (All Other Commercial, plan review)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Printed as 25 percent of the portion of the permit fee attributable to the service; that portion is not printed

Private Provider Reduction (Residential, inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 15%†

Private Provider Reduction (Residential, plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 15%†

Private Provider Reduction (Residential, plan review)

may reduce the permit fee by 15%†

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.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Estero

Residential (1–2 family)

$225.00 flat†

Residential (1–2 family): Natural gas generator

$300.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Water heater change out

$150.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units

$325.00 flat†

Commercial / 3+ units: Natural gas lines, tank or generator

$400.00 flat

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†

Private Provider Reduction (All Other Commercial, inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Printed as 25 percent of the portion of the permit fee attributable to the service; that portion is not printed

Private Provider Reduction (All Other Commercial, plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 50%†

Printed as 50 percent of the amount charged for plans review and inspection services; with all required services private, that is the whole permit fee

Private Provider Reduction (All Other Commercial, plan review)

may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡

Printed as 25 percent of the portion of the permit fee attributable to the service; that portion is not printed

Private Provider Reduction (Residential, inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 15%†

Private Provider Reduction (Residential, plan review and inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 15%†

Private Provider Reduction (Residential, plan review)

may reduce the permit fee by 15%†

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

Job type

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

Using a private provider?

Applies the jurisdiction's printed fee reduction (F.S. 553.791). How it works

Estimated building permit fee

$256.25

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$250.00

$250.00 flat

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.75

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.50

Total Estimate$256.25

Estimate only. Confirm with the Estero building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (239) 221-5036. 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 Estero

The Village of Estero issues its own building permits through its Building and Permitting Services. You apply online by creating an account in the Village's GovEasy permitting portal, where you also upload plans, affidavits and forms, check permit status and pay fees. Staff are at Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an inspection, call (239) 319-2817.

Source: Estero application instructions

Apply online: Estero permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (239) 221-5036
Email: permitting@estero-fl.gov
Address: 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Estero, FL 33928
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inspections: (239) 319-2817
Source: Official contact page

Estero Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost 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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost 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 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 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 and what it saves.

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 September 25, 2026.

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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.

Estero, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Estero?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Estero?

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Where Do These Fees Come From?

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