Please note that our online permitting system has been updated - Learn more
NOTE: When making payments online, you will be redirected to a third party secure site for the payment to be processed; once completed, you will be redirected back to eConnect.
Lee County Community Development Payment Options
eCheck:
The use of this feature requires your bank to allow for a debit transaction to take place.
Often business accounts are set up with a Debit Filter or Block. Prior to using this method, contact your bank to verify that Forte Payments Systems, Company ID: 1330903620 will be authorized to process debit transactions on your account. After confirming the status of your checking account, have your permit/case number handy (keeping in mind that all information you enter must be valid information, including routing number, account number and check number), then
make your payment.
Credit Card:
The use of this feature allows you to enter your credit card (
Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover) along with your CSV number, name and full mailing address where you receive your invoice. Have your permit/case number handy, then
make your payment.
The credit card payment option is available both online and by dialing 239-533-8997, option
*.
Cash, checks and credit cards are approved methods of payment in our permitting lobby Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our office is located at 1500 Monroe St., downtown Fort Myers.
If you wish to mail your payment, please include the case/permit number on your check or money order and mail to:
Lee County Community Development
Attn: Cashier
PO BOX 398
Fort Myers, FL 33902-0398
If you have any comments or questions on these payment options, please call 239-533-8329.