Permits in Lee County
Building, zoning, environmental, and right-of-way permitting across Lee County. Jurisdiction matters, the same project can need a different permit path in different cities.
Find a Florida DEP environmental application
Search official Florida DEP environmental resource or coastal applications by exact application number or published site address. Other local and water-management district permits may not appear here.
For permit documents, full records, current decisions and agency jurisdiction, check the official DEP permit search instructions.
Building & Construction
Apply for a Lee County roof covering permit
For Lee County-administered properties, the County published a Roof Application and Permitting Guide updated April 6, 2026. Contractors apply through eConnect and choose Trades > Roof. Owner-builders may submit a paper application in person with disclosure. The October 2025 Roof Covering Permit Application identifies additional roof information. County pages and PDF links returned HTTP 403 to StartFL server during review, so these are source-researched instructions, NOT verified direct document delivery.
Check a driveway or right-of-way permit
A County-maintained road may require Lee County DOT permitting even when the property is inside a municipality. Verify road ownership and right-of-way authority before applying.
Prepare a Lee County building permit inquiry
For a site confirmed to be in unincorporated Lee County, use County Community Development guidance and eConnect. Confirm the exact permit type, submittal checklist, contractor status, fees and inspection sequence with the County before filing.
Prepare a Lee County residential building addition application
For a property officially verified in unincorporated Lee County, the County publishes a residential building permit application (Oct 2025) and residential building guide. The form includes owner/contractor identity, STRAP parcel, construction value, work type, conditional grading, and subcontractor fields. The County form states Notice of Commencement is required for projects over $5,000. StartFL's server cannot currently retrieve these pages because requests are redirected and return HTTP 403; use as guidance, not a sellable document.