Permit Portal System Updates: Importing of previously submitted documents into permit/application records is ongoing. If you need immediate access to documents for a permit undergoing inspections, please use this form to request them by e-mail. Calls or e-mails to staff will slow this process.

If you received a Notice of Potential Substantial Damage Determination letter, visit this webpage for information and next steps.

Schedule, Cancel, or Reschedule Inspections 
View Inspection History
Pay Fees
SelecTXT Inspections Feature

SMS Text Feature for Scheduling, Canceling, Rescheduling Inspections, and Viewing Inspection Results. 
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1500 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Open Monday - Friday
Lobby Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Inspectors Only (by phone): 7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Mailing Address: PO Box 398, Fort Myers, FL 33902
Office: 239-533-5801
Automated: 239-533-8997


Inspection Scheduling

You can schedule, view or cancel inspections, and pay re-inspection fees by clicking the links above, by calling our Automated Inspection System at 239-533-8997 and following the prompts (directions can also be found on the permit board), or by SMS Text using the SelecTXT Inspections Feature. 

Subcontractors:  Subcontractors can use either method to attach to a new building permit using a pin number. To request a pin number, complete the Subcontractor PIN Authorization Form and email to contractorlicensing@leegov.com. ​

Fire Inspections: To schedule a fire inspection, follow the instructions on the Fire Inspections page.

Elevation Certificates: ​​​​​Lee County does not prepare elevation certificates. Elevation Certificates are prepared by locally licensed surveyors and submitted to Lee County Community Development as a requirement of the building permit process for structures located in FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area/Flood Zones.  Digitally signed and sealed elevation certificate should be sent to Inspections@leegov.com.

Permissions to Stock, Equip, Furnish or Train: Permission to allow for employee training or to stock, equip, and/or furnish prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy may be requested using the instructions found here: Permission to stock, equip, furnish, or train.

Inspections Affidavit: Engineers/Architects authorized to perform inspections pursuant to Florida Building Code, Sections 105.14 and 107.6. may submit the Engineer/Architect Affidavit.


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