Building Permit Fees in Sanibel, FL (2026)

In Sanibel, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $304.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $560.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $304.25, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $304.25, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $304.25. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 2,000 sq ft roof, and a 200 sq ft job 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.

Source

City of Sanibel Ordinance 25-002, amending Code of Ordinances Sec. 14-188 (Fee Schedule) (passed 2nd reading 3/18/2025, effective immediately)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $150.00.

Official Fee Schedule

How Sanibel values a job: Sanibel prices most building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits by physical square footage of the structure (new construction) or of the specific area being added or altered, calculated room-by-room (alterations), not by dollar valuation; a 1% of project value method (with a $150 minimum) applies only when square footage does not apply, such as for pools, docks, screen enclosures, and fences.

Schedule effective March 18, 2025. 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

Sanibel Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Sanibel

Residential (1–2 family)

$0.60 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Residential (1–2 family)

$1.00 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Residential (1–2 family): Valuation-based (sq ft doesn't apply)

1% of job value, minimum $150.00

Commercial / 3+ units

$0.60 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Commercial / 3+ units

$1.50 per square foot, minimum $150.00

FL Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

FL Permit Application Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Plan Review Fee (Commercial)

25% of the permit fee, minimum $150.00‡

Plan Review Fee (Residential)

10% of the permit fee, minimum $150.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Sponsor This Page

Be the Featured General Contractor in Sanibel

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Sanibel building permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

Sanibel Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Rate type

square foot

505,000 square foot

Estimated building permit fee

$304.25

Building permit fee$120.00

200 square foots × $0.60 per square foot

Minimum permit fee adjustment$30.00

Minimum permit fee: $150.00

FL Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.25

FL Permit Application Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Plan Review Fee (Residential)$150.00

Total Estimate$304.25

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

Sponsor This Page

Be the Featured General Contractor in Sanibel

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Sanibel building permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

Sanibel Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Sanibel?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $304.25, 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 Sanibel'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 Sanibel?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $560.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof where the schedule prices per unit, based on Sanibel's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Sanibel?

A residential building permit is $0.60 per square foot, minimum $150.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. 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 Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Sanibel?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $150.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Sanibel?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds FL Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), FL Permit Application Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (25% of the permit fee, minimum $150.00) and Plan Review Fee (Residential) (10% of the permit fee, minimum $150.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Sanibel?

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 Sanibel Ordinance 25-002, amending Code of Ordinances Sec. 14-188 (Fee Schedule) (passed 2nd reading 3/18/2025, effective immediately). See the official schedule. Last verified August 26, 2026.

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).

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