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.
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.
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.
Roofing Permit Fees in Sanibel
† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.
‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Sanibel roofing permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
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Estimate only. Confirm with the Sanibel building department before applying.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Sanibel roofing permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
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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.