Building Permit Fees in Lee County, FL (2026)
This page covers the unincorporated Lee County schedule. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.
In Unincorporated Lee County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,248.38 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 a 200 sq ft remodel 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.
Lee County External Fees and Charges Manual - EX 2-3 Building Permit Fees
Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.
Schedule effective April 15, 2026. 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
Jurisdictions in Lee County
Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county.
Unincorporated Lee County Permit Fee Schedule
Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Lee County
† 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 Unincorporated Lee County mechanical / HVAC permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
Advertise on This PageUnincorporated Lee County Permit Fee Calculator
Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.
Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Lee County building department before applying.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Unincorporated Lee County mechanical / HVAC permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
Advertise on This PageUnincorporated Lee County Permit Fee FAQs
How Much Is a Building Permit in Unincorporated Lee County?
How Much Is a Roofing Permit in Unincorporated Lee County?
How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Lee County?
What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Lee County?
Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Lee County?
Where Do These Fees Come From?
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.