David M. Loveland, AICP, Director |
Operational Procedure Changes (Hurricane Ian)
- Emergency Permitting Procedures
Full Permitting services will resume online and in person, beginning on Monday October 10th, with hurricane damage repairs taking priority. Click here for more information.
Permitting Office Hours & Location:
1500 Monroe St, Fort Myers FL, 33901. 1st Floor
Monday - Friday 7am-5pm
- SHIP-DR Homeowner Insurance Deductible Assistance
Please visit the State Housing Initiatives Partnership website for more information.
- Code Enforcement
- Hearings (including mitigations) scheduled for October, November, and December have been cancelled and will be rescheduled. New notices to appear to be sent to property owners once available.
Electronic Submittal Process
The Lee County Department of Community Development (DCD) has transitioned to a fully electronic submittal process for building permit, zoning, planning and development review applications.
Contractors, design professionals and agents are required to submit applications and supporting documents through the DCD Public Portal, which is called eConnect.
eConnect - Search, Pay, Submit ![]()
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Lee County Community Development oversees planning, zoning, development and building services, environmental review, building inspections, and code enforcement for the unincorporated areas of Lee County. Please contact the incorporated areas of Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel for similar services within those jurisdictions.
Community Development administers:
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The Lee Plan — The comprehensive plan for growth in unincorporated Lee County through 2035
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The Lee County Land Development Code — The regulations which implement the Lee Plan and other ordinances adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
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Construction Review — Approvals and permits for all zoning, site development and building construction
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Code Enforcement — Enforcement of the Land Development Code and other County ordinances regarding land use and construction standards
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Flood Insurance Rate Maps — Verification of Flood Insurance Rate Map information for parcels