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Lee, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building permit administration and fees for the Town of Lee are handled by the Madison County Building Department, which the Town's own website directs residents to for permits and inspections. The Town's budget lists a small town revenue line that includes building permits; any town charge is not published and is not included here. Madison County's development permit fees ($246 residential, $184 mobile home placement; county Planning and Zoning fees) appear in estimates here; the Town has its own land development regulations, so that county fee likely does not apply inside town limits. See the Madison County fee schedule

Building Permit
$119.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$205.80
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$139.00
3-ton system
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Electrical Permit
$131.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$135.00
15-fixture scope
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In Lee, a building permit for a remodel runs $119.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $205.80, an HVAC change-out $139.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $131.00, and a whole-house repipe $135.00. 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, a 3-ton system, and a 15-fixture scope. 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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Madison County BOCC Resolution No. 2026-08-26 (Amended Building Department Fees, Section III Schedule of Building Permit Fees)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $70.00.

Building permit administration and fees for the Town of Lee are handled by the Madison County Building Department, which the Town's own website directs residents to for permits and inspections. The Town's budget lists a small town revenue line that includes building permits; any town charge is not published and is not included here. Madison County's development permit fees ($246 residential, $184 mobile home placement; county Planning and Zoning fees) appear in estimates here; the Town has its own land development regulations, so that county fee likely does not apply inside town limits. See the Madison County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Lee permit portal, or call (850) 973-6785.

Schedule effective August 26, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Lee Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Lee

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)
$0.37 per sq ft (remodel area)
Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)
$0.49 per sq ft (under roof)
Residential (1–2 family): Addition (per sq ft)
$0.49 per sq ft (addition)
Residential (1–2 family): Mobile/modular home installation
$369.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates by job value (Above $50,000: $528 plus $1.84 per $1,000 over $50,000)‡
Up to $6,000
$74.00
Over $6,000, up to $10,000
$111.00
Over $10,000, up to $15,000
$172.00
Over $15,000, up to $20,000
$332.00
Over $20,000, up to $40,000
$455.00
Over $40,000, up to $50,000
$528.00
Over $50,000
$528.00 plus $1.84 per additional $1,000
Advertising sign, lighted
$98.00 flat
Advertising sign, not lighted
$61.00 flat
Butler building
$0.37 per sq ft
Demolition
$70.00 flat
Pole barn, carport, or metal building (on concrete)
$0.19 per sq ft
Pole barn, carport, or metal building (without concrete)
$0.13 per sq ft
Relocation of a structure
$184.00 flat
Development Permit Fee (Mobile Home Placement or Replacement, Planning and Zoning) (select fee rules only)
$184.00‡
Development Permit Fee (Residential Site Development Compliance, Planning and Zoning) (select fee rules only)
$246.00‡
Plan Review Fee (by valuation)
tiered by job value‡
Up to $50,000
$31.00
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$61.00
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$123.00
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$184.00
Over $1,000,000, up to $2,000,000
$246.00
Over $2,000,000, up to $3,000,000
$338.00
Over $3,000,000, up to $5,000,000
$399.00
Over $5,000,000
$492.00
Processing Fee
$10.00
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)
3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00‡
Mobile/Modular Home Pre-Inspection (if applicable)
$70.00
Permit Renewal (within 1 year of expiration) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Re-inspection Fee (2nd time, same item) (if applicable)
$61.00
Re-inspection Fee (first time) (if applicable)
$43.00
Unpermitted Work Penalty (fee doubling) (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee
Unpermitted Work Penalty (flat fine) (if applicable)
$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$119.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$74.00
200 sq ft (remodel area) × $0.37 per sq ft (remodel area)
Plan Review Fee (By Valuation)$31.00‡
Processing Fee$10.00
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$4.00‡
Total Estimate$119.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Assumes a $50,000.00 total job value for valuation-based surcharges.

Permit fees for Lee are administered by Madison County; the fees shown are the Madison County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Madison County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (850) 973-6785. 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 Lee

Building permits for properties in the Town of Lee are issued and inspected by the Madison County Building Department; the Town's website lists the County Building Department as its building department. Apply online through Cloudpermit: start a New Application, then upload the completed county forms (building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical, roofing and others on the county Building Department Forms page) at the attachment step. Some projects need a development permit or land use approval first. The Notice of Commencement must be notarized and recorded with the Madison County Clerk. The county Building Department is on the second floor of the County Annex, 229 SW Pinckney Street, Suite 219, Madison; permitting hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Request inspections by calling (850) 973-6785 with the permit number, inspection type, any gate code, and a contact name and phone number.

Source: Lee application instructions

Apply online: Lee permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
229 SW Pinckney Street, Suite 219, Madison, FL 32340 (mailing: P.O. Box 539, Madison, FL 32341)
Hours
Office Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM; permitting Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM

Lee Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Lee?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $119.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lee'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 Lee?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $205.80, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Lee's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lee?

A residential building permit is $0.37 per sq ft (remodel area). Electrical permits are flat fees; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton; 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 Lee?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $70.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Lee?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (3% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

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

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 Madison County BOCC Resolution No. 2026-08-26 (Amended Building Department Fees, Section III Schedule of Building Permit Fees). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Madison County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the 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.

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