Agency directory in Lee County

Find the Lee County and municipal offices mapped below, with official destinations and clear descriptions of their responsibilities. This is a curated guide; additional offices may be relevant to a particular project.

Municipalities

6 cities and towns plus unincorporated Lee County, each with its own rules for permits, zoning, and business licensing.

Bonita Springs

City

Official City department site lists permit, case-search, zoning and development resources.

Cape Coral

City

City page lists permit forms, fees, EnerGov self-service and permit-report destinations.

Estero

City

Village states its Building Department handles permits, inspections and code compliance; the Community Development department coordinates land use, zoning and site development.

Fort Myers

City

Official city page describes plan review, permitting, inspections and contractor registration.

Fort Myers Beach

Town

Town's Building Services page links a dedicated permitting process. A portal transition took effect August 24, 2026.

Sanibel

City

City Building Department handles permit review, inspections and floodplain regulations under the Sanibel Plan.

Unincorporated Lee County

County services

County permitting for unincorporated property; exact boundary required.