Lee County’s Contractor Licensing oversees contractor eligibility and compliance within the county by verifying contractor licenses, insurance, and authorized signer information, managing contractor registration for permitting and ensuring that contractors meet local and state requirements.
To contact Contractor Licensing, please email ContractorLicensing@leegov.com or call (239) 533-8119.
State Contractors
Registering a state contractor’s license with Lee County allows the County to keep the contractor’s license, insurance, and authorized signer information on file, so the contractor can pull permits without appearing in person each time. Authorized agents listed with the County may also apply for and pick up permits on the contractor’s behalf. Registration additionally enables contractors to submit permits electronically and to attach their license to a permit as a subcontractor.
- A completed Lee County Contractor Agreement listing all authorized signers.
- A copy of your state certified license.
- A Certificate of Insurance for General Liability and Workers' Compensation. The insured's name on the Certificate of Insurance must be the exact company name as it appears on the license. The following information needs to appear in the 'Certificate Holder' section*:
Lee County Contractor Licensing
P.O. Box 398, Fort Myers, FL 33902
*For Right of Way (ROW) permits only:
- Include the following in the Certificate of Insurance description: Lee County, a political subdivision and Charter County of the State of Florida, its agents, employees, and public officials are included as Additionally Insured.
- All coverages on the policy must equal or exceed $1,000,000.00. The following information needs to appear in the 'Certificate Holder' section:
Lee County Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 398, Fort Myers, FL 33902
Note: You may submit a workers' compensation exemption in lieu of workers' compensation insurance. You may apply for an exemption from the State of Florida's Bureau of Compliance. A local office is located at 2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 163, Fort Myers. Visit the State of Florida's Bureau of Compliance website or call 239-461-4006 for additional information.
Active State Contractors in Unincorporated Lee County
Subcontractors:
Subcontractors can attach to a permit using one of the following methods:
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Phone IVR (preferred & fastest): Call 239‑533‑8997, use your assigned PIN, Option 4 to attach instantly (no staff involvement).
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Email (staff processed): Complete the Subcontractor Form and send to eConnect@leegov.com. Processing times vary (typically 1–2 business days).
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eConnect/ACA upload (staff processed): Upload the completed Subcontractor Form to the permit record in eConnect. Processing times vary.
Requirements: Permit must be issued; subcontractor must hold valid state license and insurance.
Local License Holders
Ordinance 23-09 grandfathered certain existing Local License holders for licenses that substantially correspond to the job scopes of a state contractor license. Grandfathered local licenses are valid for a period of one year running from July 1 through June 30 and must be renewed annually.
Beginning six weeks prior to June 30 of each year, grandfathered license holders must renew their license. As part of the renewal, grandfathered license holders do the following prior to June 30th to avoid losing all rights attached to the grandfathered license:
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Provide updated Liability Insurance
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Provide updated Workers' Compensation
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Pay the renewal fee
The Notification of change in business status from the grandfathered license holder must be provided to the Department of Community Development within 30 days of any change of business status. Payment of a $25.00 fee must accompany this notification.