Q Why is Bonita Springs now considering adjusting its building permit and inspection fees?

Under Florida statute, cities are allowed to have their building permitting and inspection services fully self-funded. In other words, fees charged to individuals or companies receiving a service can be set to recover the full cost of delivering that service. The City is considering adjusting the fees to achieve balance between those who directly benefit from the service and those who pay for it. Also, the revenue generated by the current fee schedule is not enough to cover the actual cost of providing the service. Without an increase, building permitting and inspection services will have to continue to be subsidized from the City’s general funds, reducing the amount of money available for other City and taxpayer priorities.