Bonita Springs Community Development Department

Building permit fee schedule: Effective January 1, 2026, a new Building Permit fee schedule will be implemented. Building Permit applications submitted before this date will be assessed using the current fee schedule. Click to view the new fee schedule(opens in a new tab).

Permitting: Have a question about permitting? You can now leave us a voicemail at (239) 444‑6145, and a staff member will return your call as soon as possible.

Permit Portal: You can now apply for Trade Mechanical Permits(opens in a new tab) through the Permit Portal. All other permit types and licenses must still be submitted in person or email the Community Development Department, if accepted. Need assistance? Access the Permit Portal FAQs(opens in a new tab) and how‑to guides by clicking the link.

Hurricane fee waivers: Beginning February 1, 2025, permit fees for Hurricane related repairs will no longer be waived. Permits submitted after January 31, 2025 will be charged the full permit fee.

Permits required before rebuilding: If your home was damaged by Hurricanes Milton, Helene or Debby, contact your community’s local floodplain manager or building and permitting departments to determine what steps you’ll need to take before starting repairs. Click to see the permits required before building (English version of permit requirements(opens in a new tab) and Spanish version of permit requirements(opens in a new tab).

City Beach and Dune Permit: A City Beach and Dune Permit is now required for any additions or changes to private property seaward of the 1978 Coastal Construction Control Line. This permit is required by the Land Development Code Chapter 7 Article II. Sea Turtles Section 7-52, which was approved by the City Council in Ordinance No. 23‑08(opens in a new tab) on June 21, 2023.

The permit enhances existing regulatory requirements and protects sea turtle nesting habitat. There is no permit fee at this time. Please click for the Beach and Dune permit application(opens in a new tab).

A permit is required for additions and changes to the sandy beach area such as, but not limited to, landscaping, irrigation, dune restoration, decks, and other minor structuresTitle XI Chapter 151 of Florida statues(opens in a new tab). All plans will be required to comply with all applicable Land Development Code, State, and Federal requirements.

Sea turtle lighting standards requirement effective immediately: Effective immediately, applications for any building permit on the barrier islands which includes Little Hickory Island, Big Hickory Island, and Black Island, which require a certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance, as applicable under the provisions of the building code involving outdoor lighting or glass that may produce or cause to produce artificial light directly, indirectly, or cumulatively visible from any portion of the beach, must fully complete the following document. Failure to do so will delay the permit issuance process.

For additional information, please review the Sea Turtle Lighting Verification form(opens in a new tab) and Sea Turtle Ordinance(opens in a new tab).