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Lee County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Lee County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

Building Permit
$315.00
3 county-assigned inspections
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Roofing Permit
$214.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$189.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$199.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$189.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Unincorporated Lee County, a building permit for a remodel runs $315.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $214.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $189.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $199.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $189.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 3 county-assigned inspections. 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

Lee County External Fees and Charges Manual - EX 2-3 Building Permit Fees

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Lee County permit portal, or call 239-533-8329.

Schedule effective April 15, 2026. 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

Jurisdictions in Lee County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Lee County's 7 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $256.25 (Estero) to $1,302.58 (Fort Myers).

Unincorporated Lee CountyBonita SpringsCape CoralEsteroFort MyersFort Myers BeachSanibel

Unincorporated Lee County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Lee County

Residential (1–2 family): New Building or Addition (adds floor area)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 3,333 sq ft
$1,100.00
Over 3,333, up to 3,571 sq ft
$1,099.95 plus $0.15 per additional sq ft
Over 3,571, up to 3,750 sq ft
$1,135.64 plus $0.19 per additional sq ft
Over 3,750 sq ft
$1,168.75 plus $0.27 per additional sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Remodeling Only (no added floor area, work area up to 2,500 sq ft)
$50.00 base, plus $50.00 per inspection
Commercial / 3+ units: Remodeling Only with mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work (no added floor area, work area up to 2,500 sq ft)
$300.00 base, plus $50.00 per inspection
Plan review printed as $0.10 per sq ft with a $300 minimum; the minimum governs for work areas up to 2,500 sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: New Buildings
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 3,333 sq ft
$1,550.00
Over 3,333, up to 3,571 sq ft
$1,549.95 plus $0.15 per additional sq ft
Over 3,571, up to 3,750 sq ft
$1,585.64 plus $0.19 per additional sq ft
Over 3,750, up to 5,250 sq ft
$1,618.75 plus $0.27 per additional sq ft
Over 5,250 sq ft
$2,016.25 plus $0.37 per additional sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Addition (adds floor area)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 3,333 sq ft
$1,425.00
Over 3,333, up to 3,571 sq ft
$1,424.95 plus $0.15 per additional sq ft
Over 3,571, up to 3,750 sq ft
$1,460.64 plus $0.19 per additional sq ft
Over 3,750, up to 4,000 sq ft
$1,493.75 plus $0.27 per additional sq ft
Over 4,000 sq ft
$1,560.00 plus $0.37 per additional sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Modular Building
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 2,500 sq ft
$1,175.00
Over 2,500, up to 2,666 sq ft
$1,175.00 plus $0.10 per additional sq ft
Over 2,666, up to 3,571 sq ft
$1,191.50 plus $0.25 per additional sq ft
Over 3,571, up to 3,750 sq ft
$1,417.74 plus $0.29 per additional sq ft
Over 3,750 sq ft
$1,468.75 plus $0.37 per additional sq ft
Application Fee
$50.00
Regulatory Review Fee (Commercial Addition or Remodeling) (select fee rules only)
$50.00
Regulatory Review Fee (Residential New Building or Addition) (select fee rules only)
$35.00
Regulatory Review Fee (Residential Remodeling Only; Commercial Mechanical) (select fee rules only)
$25.00
Technology Fee
$35.00
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 Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 75%‡
Additional Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
Permit Extension (3 Months) (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
Roofing Inspection (Remodel with Roof Work) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$100.00‡
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Review (if applicable)
$25.00
Temporary CO/CC (30 Days, Initial) (if applicable)
$100.00‡

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Lee County Permit Fee Calculator

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inspections
110 inspections
Estimated building permit fee
$315.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$200.00
$50.00 base + 3 inspections × $50.00 per inspection
Application Fee$50.00
Regulatory Review Fee (Residential Remodeling Only; Commercial Mechanical)$25.00
Technology Fee$35.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 75% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review and inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$315.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Lee County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 239-533-8329. 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 Unincorporated Lee County

Unincorporated Lee County takes building permit applications online through the eConnect portal (Accela Citizen Access), where plans and documents are uploaded through Digital Projects (DigEplan) and fees are paid. An aerial or site plan is required for all permitting record types. Inspections are scheduled, viewed, or canceled in eConnect, by the automated phone system at 239-533-8997, or by text through SelecTXT. For permitting questions, email eConnect@leegov.com or call 239-533-8329.

Source: Unincorporated Lee County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated Lee County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
239-533-8329 (Permitting); 239-533-8585 (Community Development main)
Address
1500 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Hours
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Source
https://www.leegov.com/dcd/buildingpermitservice ; https://www.leegov.com/dcd

Unincorporated Lee County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Lee County?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $315.00, assuming 3 county-assigned inspections (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Lee County'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 Unincorporated Lee County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $214.00, based on Unincorporated Lee County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Lee County?

A residential building permit is $50.00 base, plus $50.00 per inspection. 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 Unincorporated Lee County?

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 Unincorporated Lee County?

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 Lee County External Fees and Charges Manual - EX 2-3 Building Permit Fees. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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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