Building a custom home in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs sits at the south end of Lee County, between Estero and Naples. It runs its own building department, and water and sewer come from Bonita Springs Utilities, a not-for-profit cooperative founded in 1970 that also serves Estero and the unincorporated south of the county.
Road impact fees are noticeably higher here than in the rest of Lee County, so the fee line in a Bonita budget is bigger than people expect. We put every fee into the estimate up front.
What a Bonita Springs build involves
| Permits | City of Bonita Springs Community Development, 9220 Bonita Beach Rd. Most permit types are filed in person or by email, not online. A new permit fee schedule took effect January 1, 2026. |
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| Impact fees | From the city's impact fee calculator, flat per home: roads $12,350, schools $3,016.20, parks $912, fire $861.75, EMS $60, about $17,200 in total. |
| Water and sewer | Bonita Springs Utilities connection fees per single-family home: water $3,424, wastewater $4,459 (tariff effective January 1, 2026). |
| Flood | The city's flood ordinance (22-05) works to base flood elevation plus 1 ft, and counts substantial improvement over five years, cumulative. That five-year rule is stricter than in most of the region if you are thinking of renovating an older home. |
| Coastal work | Work seaward of the 1978 Coastal Construction Control Line needs a city beach and dune permit. |
| Wind | All of Lee County is a wind-borne debris region. Impact-rated windows and doors are standard on every home we build. |
Figures checked against official Lee County and city sources in October 2026. Fees change, so we confirm current numbers in every estimate.
Where we build in and around Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs Utilities covers the city, the Village of Estero and the south of unincorporated Lee County, so the utility side of the job looks similar across that whole area.
- City of Bonita Springs
- Village of Estero
- South Lee County
- Inland lots east of US-41
Homes we've built in Southwest Florida
Over 110 custom homes delivered since 2021. See the full gallery or browse our floor plans.
What clients say
Great experience with Eco Build management. THey build my home in Bonita Springs FL in just 8 months, and the whole process was smooth, fast and well organized.
natasha backo, Google review, April 2026
How a build with us works in Bonita Springs
- Free consultation and lot review. Tell us your goal, budget and timeline. Send the address and we check the flood zone, utilities and fees for that parcel.
- Plan and fixed-price contract. Pick one of 100+ floor plans or bring your own design. The quote becomes your contract price, starting from $165 per square foot.
- Permits and engineering. We prepare the drawings and file the permit. Permits usually take 2-3 months.
- Build and keys. Construction runs 6-9 months, 8-12 months from permit to keys, with weekly video updates and a 10-year structural warranty.
Building in Bonita Springs: common questions
How long does it take to build a home in Bonita Springs?
Our usual timeline is 8-12 months from permit to keys. One of our Bonita Springs clients wrote in their Google review that their home was built in 8 months.
Who provides water and sewer for a new home in Bonita Springs?
Bonita Springs Utilities, a not-for-profit cooperative. Connection fees for a single-family home are $3,424 for water and $4,459 for wastewater.
Why are Bonita Springs impact fees higher?
Mostly roads. The city's calculator shows a $12,350 road impact fee for a single-family home, more than double the Lee County road fee.