The City of Bonita Springs Community Development Department issues building permits inside the city from its office at 9220 Bonita Beach Road SE, Suite 111.
What requires a building permit in Bonita Springs?
The city's post-storm permitting guide lists work that needs a permit, including all work in Special Flood Hazard Areas, roof replacements or substantial repairs, demolition and new construction, structural repairs, electrical reconnections and meter resets, HVAC replacement and substantial dock and seawall repairs.
Who handles permitting in Bonita Springs?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Local office | 9220 Bonita Beach Road SE, Suite 111, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 |
| Phone | 239-444-6150; permitting voicemail 239-444-6145 |
| Hours | Lobby 9 a.m.-4 p.m., staff 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday |
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The city's fee schedule sets separate trade permit fees for electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, irrigation and fire sprinkler work.
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Bonita Springs building permit cost
A new Building Permit fee schedule (Resolution 25-129) took effect on January 1, 2026. Building permit fees are based on valuation, for example $75 for the first $2,000 plus $14 for each additional $1,000 up to $25,000. Plan review adds 25% of the fee for residential work and 50% for commercial work.
Private providers: Using a private provider for inspections cuts the building permit fee by 50%. Using one for plan review cuts the plan review fee by 50% and also requires a private provider for inspections.
Trade permits in Bonita Springs
Trade permits are flat fees under the 2026 schedule: $75 for mechanical, irrigation or fire sprinkler work, $100 for plumbing and $150 for electrical or gas.
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- Mechanical — $75 trade permit; trade mechanical permits can be filed through the Permit Portal.
- Plumbing — $100 trade permit.
- Building — Valuation-based fee; filed in person or by email.
How to get a building permit in Bonita Springs
Confirm the property is inside Bonita Springs and identify the building and trade permits required for the work.
Prepare the city application, plans and project-specific supporting documents.
Trade mechanical permits can be filed through the Permit Portal. All other permit types are submitted in person at Community Development or by email, if accepted.
Track the application in the Permit Portal. The city emails the applicant when reviews are done, when more information is needed and when the permit is approved for issuance.
Pay at the permit office or through the Permit Portal before the permit is issued. The city does not request permit payments by email.
Request inspections through the Permit Portal by 4 p.m., or on the inspection hotline by noon, for the next business day.
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Inspections can be scheduled through the Permit Portal or the inspection hotline at 239-444-6170. The hotline is monitored 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, and requests received by noon are scheduled for the next business day. Portal requests submitted before 4 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day.
Florida building code
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has applied statewide since 31 December 2023; the Florida Building Commission has proposed the 9th Edition (2026) to take effect on 31 December 2026. Florida permit rules
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Who issues building permits in Bonita Springs?
The City of Bonita Springs Community Development Department, at 9220 Bonita Beach Road SE, Suite 111.
How do I apply for a Bonita Springs building permit?
Trade mechanical permits can be filed through the Permit Portal. Other permit types are submitted in person at Community Development or by email, if accepted.
How are permit fees calculated?
Building permit fees are valuation-based under the schedule that took effect on January 1, 2026, with plan review at 25% of the fee for residential work and 50% for commercial work. Trade permits are flat fees.
Official Bonita Springs permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
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Get a free quote →- Post-storm permitting guide
- Community Development Department
- Building permit fee schedule (2026)
- Florida Building Commission
- Permit Portal
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More Florida permitting guides
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