Sanibel, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Sanibel, a building permit for a remodel runs $304.25 in permit fees, a re-roof $560.00, an HVAC change-out $304.25, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $304.25, and a 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.

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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

Apply online at the Sanibel permit portal, or call 239-472-4555.

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: September 25, 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

All projects

$0.20 per square foot, minimum $150.00

Plan Review Fee (Commercial)

25% of the permit fee, minimum $150.00‡

Plan Review Fee (Residential)

10% of the permit fee, minimum $150.00‡

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 Discount (Inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 15%†

Private Provider Discount (Plan Review and Inspections)

may reduce the permit fee by 15%†

Permit Cancellation Administrative Fee (if applicable)

$25.00

Permit Extension Request (if applicable)

$50.00

Re-inspection Fee (after 2nd re-inspection) (if applicable)

$75.00

Special Timed Inspection Fee (per inspection) (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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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

Using a private provider?

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

Roof area (sq ft)

sq ft

5006,000 sq ft

Estimated roofing permit fee

$560.00

Included in this total

Roofing Permit Fee$400.00

2,000 square feet × $0.20 per square foot

Plan Review Fee (Residential)$150.00‡

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$6.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$4.00

Total Estimate$560.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Sanibel building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 239-472-4555. 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 Sanibel

Sanibel's Building Department handles its own permits; Lee County does not issue them. Submit new permit applications online through the City's CityView portal (you need to register an account first). Use the older EnerGov portal only to look up permits filed before the switch. Schedule inspections through CityView by searching for your permit number and choosing Request an Inspection. Do not pay any permit fees until the Building Department emails you a fee summary or invoice.

Source: Sanibel application instructions

Apply online: Sanibel permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 239-472-4555
Email: sanibelbuild@mysanibel.com
Address: 2475 Library Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
Source: Official contact page

Sanibel Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Sanibel?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $304.25, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Sanibel?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $560.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (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 Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (25% of the permit fee, minimum $150.00), Plan Review Fee (Residential) (10% of the permit fee, minimum $150.00), 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). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

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 and what it saves.

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 September 25, 2026.

Other Jurisdictions in Lee County

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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.