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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. See the Madison County fee schedule

Building Permit
$470.75
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$134.00
2,000 sq ft roof
HVAC Permit
$94.00
3-ton system
Electrical Permit
$89.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$109.00
15-fixture scope

In Lee, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $470.75 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $134.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $94.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $89.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $109.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 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.

Source

Madison County BOCC Resolution No. 2021-07-28 (Schedule of Fees, Section III Building Permit Fees)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $55.00.

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. See the Madison County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective July 28, 2021. Last verified: September 9, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Lee Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Lee

Backflow preventer (1-1/4 inch to 2 inch)
$20.00 flat
Backflow preventer (up to 1 inch)
$4.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family)
$5.00 per fixture
Residential (1–2 family): Plumbing solar heater (with building permit)
$30.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Pool heater
$35.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Pool, in-ground, residential
$250.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Pool, residential (above ground)
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Sewer / septic connection
$20.00 per connection
Residential (1–2 family): Storage tank
$20.00 for the first 1 storage tank, plus $5.00 per storage tank
Residential (1–2 family): Vacuum breakers / hose bibbs
$4.00 per vacuum breaker or hose bibb
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates (see fee table) (Above $50,000: base $430 (the $40,000.01-$50,000 band) plus $1.50 per $1,000 of value over $50,000; source prints only '$1.50 per thousand' with no explicit 'plus' wording.)‡
$0–$6,000
$60.00
$6,000–$10,000
$90.00
$10,000–$15,000
$140.00
$15,000–$20,000
$270.00
$20,000–$40,000
$370.00
$40,000–$50,000
$430.00
Over $50,000
$430.00 + $1.50 per $1,000
FL Building Code Surcharge
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00‡
FL Building Code Surcharge
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00‡
Plan Review Fee (by valuation)
tiered by job value‡
$0–$50,000
$25.00
$50,000–$100,000
$50.00
$100,000–$500,000
$100.00
$500,000–$1,000,000
$150.00
$1,000,000–$2,000,000
$200.00
$2,000,000–$3,000,000
$275.00
$3,000,000–$5,000,000
$325.00
Over $5,000,000
$400.00
Processing Fee
$5.00
Permit Renewal (within 1 year of expiration) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Re-inspection Fee (2nd time, same item) (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-inspection Fee (first time) (if applicable)
$35.00
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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Lee Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Rate type
fixture
130 fixture
Estimated plumbing permit fee
$109.00
Plumbing permit fee$75.00
15 fixtures × $5.00 per fixture
FL Building Code Surcharge$2.00
FL Building Code Surcharge$2.00
Plan Review Fee (by valuation)$25.00
Processing Fee$5.00
Total Estimate$109.00

Assumes a $10,000.00 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.

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Lee Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Lee?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $470.75, 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 $20,000 residential re-roof runs $134.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof where the schedule prices per unit, based on Lee's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lee?

A residential building permit is tiered rates (see fee table) (Above $50,000: base $430 (the $40,000.01-$50,000 band) plus $1.50 per $1,000 of value over $50,000; source prints only '$1.50 per thousand' with no explicit 'plus' wording.). 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 $55.00; 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 FL Building Code Surcharge (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FL Building Code Surcharge (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 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. 2021-07-28 (Schedule of Fees, Section III 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.