Contractor Licensing

Mailing: P.O. Box 398

Fort Myers, FL 33902

239-533-8895

Please note:

There are currently vacancies on the Construction Licensing Board. Get additional information on these vacancies.

Contractors wishing to perform work or contract to perform work within Unincorporated Lee County must be in compliance with:

Florida Statute Chapter 489	Lee County Administrative Code 12-6
Lee County Ordinance 00-26	Lee County Tax Collector

To perform work in unincorporated Lee County, contractors must have a state-issued license OR a Certificate of Competency (a.k.a. local license), which is subject to an application and issuance through Lee County. A contractor must also have a current Certificate of Insurance for liability and workers' compensation and/or a current workers' compensation exemption status with the State of Florida.

Renew Your Certificate of Competency

"Go Green!" Review Lee County's 'Green' options for obtaining permits. These options allow contractors to handle permitting transactions from the comfort of their home or office. Get more information.

Please note:

Contractors wishing to perform work or contract to perform work within Unincorporated Lee County must be in compliance with:​

​"Go Green!" Review Lee Count​y's 'Green' options for obtaining permits. These options allow contractors to handle permitting transactions from the comfort of their home or office. Get more information​.

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Contractors wishing to perform work or contract to perform work within Unincorporated Lee County must be in compliance with:

"Go Green!" Review Lee County's 'Green' options for obtaining permits. These options allow contractors to handle permitting transactions from the comfort of their home or office. Get more information.

Additional Links: