Find the municipal building permit path in Lee County
Lee County names six incorporated jurisdictions that may use local permit processes. Confirm the exact City, Village or Town boundary, then use that government's current building department and portal.
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Steps
- 1
Verify exact jurisdiction
Check official city/county polygons and confirm the result with Lee County or the local government; do not route from the mailing city or ZIP.
leegov.com/permits - 2
Open the responsible local building page
Choose the official page for Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers Beach or Sanibel based on verified parcel jurisdiction.
leegov.com/permits - 3
Check the current portal and record era
Fort Myers Beach documents GOVWELL for new applications from August 24, 2026 and iWorQ for existing permits during transition. Sanibel documents CityView for permits since October 2025 and EnerGov for earlier permits.
fmbgov.com/1069/Building-Services-Applications-Forms - 4
Confirm checklist, fees and inspections
Ask the responsible city or Town about current submittal documents, plan review, contractors, fees and inspection scheduling. StartFL has no verified municipal permit-record feed.
capecoral.gov/departments/development_services/building_divi
Documents
- Exact project address and parcel identifier
- Scope of work and permit type
- Plans and supporting documents specified by the responsible local government