Building Permit Fee Schedule Update – Effective April 15, 2026

Lee County Community Development has updated its permit fee schedule to better align the fees with the cost of providing permitting and inspection services. Fees will be assessed using the fee schedule in effect on the date they are added to the permit record.

Visit our Building Permit Fee Schedule webpage to learn more.

picture of a boathouse 

​​​​​​Docks and shoreline structures require building permits for construction. Dock-related structures include boatlifts, boat davits, boathouses, fishing piers, boardwalks and mooring piling​s. Shoreline-related structures include seawalls, riprap rock revetments and other erosion control structures. Dredging is also permitted through the same procedure.


 

Submit your application electronically:

Lee County ePlan will allow contractors who are registered in Lee County to submit and receive permits and plans through our system, therefore reducing the paper, fuel, and time expenses associated with permitting. Each user will be required to complete a Lee County ePlan Agreement, which is an agreement between Lee County and a user to send and receive documents through our system. Get more information.

 
 Helpful Links:​

Submittal Requirements​​
Land Development Code Chapter 26

 

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