Report a Code Violation – Unincorporated Lee County

Important Notice Before You File a Complaint

Under Florida Statute 125.69, anyone reporting a potential code violation must provide their full name and address. Lee County does not accept anonymous complaints and will not create a case without this required information. Your name and address may be verified through public records.

Please be aware that Florida has a broad public records law, meaning any information you provide—including your name and address—will become part of the public record and may be disclosed upon request.

Search Before You Report

We may already be investigating the issue. Please search existing cases before filing a new complaint. Search by case number, address, or parcel number; look for cases that begin with VIO.

How to File a Complaint

To report a violation, you must include the address of the property in question. You can file a complaint by:

• Phone: Call 239-533-8895

• Email: Send details to CodeEnforcement@leegov.com

• Online: Report a Violation
  

What Lee County Code Enforcement Investigates (Unincorporated Areas Only)

• Overgrown grass / lot mowing issues

• Trash and nuisance accumulation (on private property)
  

• Inoperable, unlicensed, or abandoned vehicles (on private property)

• Building without permits or with expired permits

• Signs in the public right of way

• Zoning violations or unpermitted uses
  

• General building maintenance and unsafe structures
  

• Dock and shoreline issues
  

Environmental issues, including:

• Non-compliance with landscaping codes, development order requirements, and/or zoning conditions
  

• Tree protection violations

• Sea turtle protection regulations

• Indigenous preserve and exotic vegetation removal

• Protected species management plans & monitoring reports

What We Do NOT Investigate

Please contact the appropriate agency for the following issues:

• Animal complaints (barking, stray, feces, abuse, etc.)

• Noise complaints

• Mangrove issues

• Debris in public roadways
  

• Septic tank or well issues

• Hotel and restaurant concerns
  

• On-site worker safety issues
  

• Derelict vessel removal

• Unlicensed contractors
  

• Hazardous waste or oil spills
  

• Fertilizer ordinance violations
  

We Do Not Investigate Properties Within These Municipalities:

• City of Fort Myers

• City of Cape Coral

• City of Bonita Springs

• Town of Fort Myers Beach

• City of Sanibel
  

• Village of Estero
  

For properties in these areas, please contact the local government directly.

Contact Lee County Code Enforcement:

Phone: 239-533-8895  

Email: CodeEnforcement@leegov.com