Permit records
Lee County permit search
Lee County permit records are public. The county publishes them through eConnect, and searching does not require an account.
By Mario Bailey Last checked · 10 official sources
- Project types verified
- 10
- in Lee County
- Search verified
- 8 Aug 2026
- we opened it ourselves
Search Lee County permit records
As of August 8, 2026, the county's own eConnect address (aca.leegov.com) does not load; the search link in the steps below opens the same system directly.
The search accepts address, permit number, parcel number, contractor name, or owner name.
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How to search
- Open the Lee County permit record search.
- Enter an address, or switch the search type to look up permits by permit number, parcel number, contractor name, or owner name.
- Open a result to see the permit's status, inspection history, and issue date.
If the permit does not turn up
Older permits are often missing from online records, and a permit filed under a contractor's name will not surface in an address search that expects the owner. Lee County Community Development, Building and Permitting Services can check the paper file.
- 1500 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Phone: 239-533-8329
- Email: econnect@leegov.com
- Official permit page
- Official fee schedule
What needs a permit in Lee County
Every project type we have verified in Lee County, with the rule, the threshold, and the fee that applies here.
Fee schedule effective 2026-04-15: $50 application fee and $35 technology fee per application plus an operational support fee, for every permit type below. The fee column shows what differs by project.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Residential accessory structure plan review $35 to $50 initial, regulatory review $25... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Electrical trade plan review $35 initial, inspections $75 per record covering up to 2... |
| Fence Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Residential fence plan review $35 initial, regulatory review $25, structural inspections... |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Portable HVAC equipment and replacement of any part that does not alter the equipment's approval or make it unsafe are exempt per Florida Building Code section 105.2. | Residential mechanical plan review $25 initial, inspections $75 per record covering up... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, or repair a structure, including structural slabs, unenclosed structures, porches, and screen, glass, or vinyl rooms; the county refers residents to Florida Building Code 105.2 and Land Development Code 6-117 for work not requiring a permit. | Fees follow the residential accessory structure table when the patio is permitted as an... |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Residential plumbing plan review $25 initial, inspections $75 per record covering up to... |
| Pool Permit | It depends | All in-ground pool construction or renovation requires a permit; an above-ground pool requires a permit when its water depth is 24 inches or more. | Residential pool plan review $35 initial, regulatory review $25, structural, electrical... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | Under s. 553.79(1)(g) F.S., effective 2026-07-01, the county must exempt work on a single-family dwelling valued at less than $7,500 upon written request, but the exemption does not apply to structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or gas work or to property in a flood hazard area. | Roofing plan review $25 initial, structural inspection $100, roofing fees assessed per... |
| Shed Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Residential accessory structure plan review $35 to $50 initial, regulatory review $25... |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Solar plan review $25 initial, regulatory review $25, ground or roof mounted PV... |