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Fort Myers Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$916.88
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$408.75
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$256.25
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$256.25
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$256.25
$10,000 repipe
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In Fort Myers Beach, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $916.88 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $408.75, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $256.25, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $256.25, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $256.25. 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

Town of Fort Myers Beach Resolution No. 26-211, Adopting the Final Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2027, Exhibit A (FY 2026-2027 Building Permit Fee Schedule, pp.23-32); adopted Sept 23, 2026

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Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Fort Myers Beach permit portal, or call 239-765-0202.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: October 5, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Fort Myers Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Fort Myers Beach

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
$675.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
tiered rates by sq ft‡
Up to 1,500 sq ft
$1,860.00
Over 1,500, up to 2,500 sq ft
$2,580.00
Over 2,500, up to 3,500 sq ft
$3,300.00
Over 3,500, up to 4,500 sq ft
$4,020.00
Over 4,500, up to 5,500 sq ft
$4,740.00
Over 5,500, up to 6,500 sq ft
$5,460.00
Residential (1–2 family): Condo Carport/Garage
$400.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Condo Unit Remodel
$900.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
$0.80 per square foot
Commercial / 3+ units: Concrete Restoration
$550.00 flat
Accessory Structure
$400.00 flat†
Demolition
$400.00 flat
Driveway
$400.00 flat†
Fence/Wall
$300.00 flat†
Generator Installation
$550.00 flat†
Dock or Boathouse Repair
$300.00 flat
Dock, Boat Lift, Seawall (DSH)
$400.00 flat†
Structure Move
$800.00 flat†
Windows (over 5)
$60.00 base, plus $45.00 per window
Windows (up to 5)
$350.00 flat†
New Boathouse
$350.00 flat
New Dock
$355.00 flat
Pool
$425.00 flat†
Commercial Environmental Review (select fee rules only)
$300.00
Commercial Flood Review (select fee rules only)
$300.00
Commercial Stormwater Review (select fee rules only)
$300.00
Commercial Zoning Review (select fee rules only)
$300.00
Environmental Review (condo carports, new homes) (select fee rules only)
$150.00
Environmental Review (demolition, pools, structure moves) (select fee rules only)
$100.00
Environmental Review (driveways, docks, fences) (select fee rules only)
$50.00
Environmental Review (sheds and accessory structures, windows) (select fee rules only)
$75.00
Flood Review (commercial reroofs, condo work, pools, new homes) (select fee rules only)
$150.00
Flood Review (driveways, residential reroofs) (select fee rules only)
$50.00
Flood Review (fences, structure moves) (select fee rules only)
$100.00
Flood Review (interior remodels) (select fee rules only)
$150.00‡
Flood Review (sheds and accessory structures, windows) (select fee rules only)
$75.00
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†
Stormwater Review (condo carports, pools, new homes) (select fee rules only)
$150.00
Stormwater Review (driveways, structure moves) (select fee rules only)
$100.00
Stormwater Review (sheds and accessory structures) (select fee rules only)
$75.00
Zoning Review (condo carports, pools, new homes) (select fee rules only)
$150.00
Zoning Review (driveways, docks, fences) (select fee rules only)
$50.00
Zoning Review (interior remodels, sheds and accessory structures) (select fee rules only)
$75.00
Zoning Review (structure moves) (select fee rules only)
$100.00
Private Provider Inspections Reduction (select fee rules only)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡
Private Provider Plan Review and Inspections Reduction (select fee rules only)
may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡
Private Provider Plan Review Reduction (select fee rules only)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%‡
Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$75.00
Plan Revision (After Permit Issuance) (if applicable)
$100.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$225.00
Inspection Lock-Out (inspector could not access site) (if applicable)
$100.00
Inspection/Partial Pass (additional inspection requested by contractor) (if applicable)
$75.00
Permit Extension (first 3 months) (if applicable)
$135.00
Permit Extension (second 3 months) (if applicable)
$200.00
Re-inspection After Failed Inspection (if applicable)
$75.00
Reissuance of Expired Permit (commercial) (if applicable)
$650.00
Reissuance of Expired Permit (residential) (if applicable)
$350.00
Resubmittal Fee (after first resubmittal) (if applicable)
$100.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Fort Myers Beach Permit Fee Calculator

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

Estimated building permit fee
$916.88
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$675.00
$675.00 flat
Flood Review (Interior Remodels)$150.00‡
Zoning Review (Interior Remodels, Sheds and Accessory Structures)$75.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$10.13
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$6.75
Total Estimate$916.88

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Fort Myers Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 239-765-0202. 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 Fort Myers Beach

Submit new permit applications online through the Town of Fort Myers Beach GovWell portal. For permits issued earlier through iWorQ, keep using the iWorQ portal to request inspections: enter your permit number, click Search, and choose Request an Inspection with the access code issued with your permit. Fees must be paid before any reviews are completed, and owner-builders may apply online but must pick up permits at the permitting office at Town Hall. Fire inspections are scheduled separately by emailing prevention@fmbfire.org with the permit number, address, and inspection type.

Source: Fort Myers Beach application instructions

Apply online: Fort Myers Beach permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
6231 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fort Myers Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Fort Myers Beach?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $916.88, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Fort Myers Beach'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 Fort Myers Beach?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $408.75, based on Fort Myers Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Fort Myers Beach?

A residential building permit is $675.00 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 Fort Myers Beach?

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 Fort Myers Beach?

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 Town of Fort Myers Beach Resolution No. 26-211, Adopting the Final Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2027, Exhibit A (FY 2026-2027 Building Permit Fee Schedule, pp.23-32); adopted Sept 23, 2026. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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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