Building Services Applications & Forms

iWorQ users will be allowed to submit and receive permits and plans through our system, reducing the paper, fuel, and time associated with permitting. Get more information here


* Effective immediately all applications must be notarized. 

* A Notice of Commencement (located in Supplemental Forms) must be recorded at the Lee County Clerk of Courts for any work valued over $5000  

* If owner is acting as contractor, they must sign the Owner Builder Disclosure Affidavit (located in Supplemental Forms) and must be able to complete all the work themselves, or hire licensed contractors i.e. (electrical, plumbing, hvac, roof). This is needed with the application.

**NEW** Emergency Temporary Placement Permit Extension Application -- Hurricane Ian (“ETPP/TPP”)

CHICKEE HUT

COMMERCIAL - New commercial construction, Addition, Remodel of a commercial building/unit, Modular, Foundation, Accessory structures


DEMO

DOCK AND SHORE


DRIVEWAY AND ROW

FEMA-Construction forms for new and substantially improved buildings and enclosures 

 *  For more information, please refer to our Floodplain Regulations page and Resource Library
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FENCES

(Tip: See our Resource Library to view Fence/Wall/Hedge Regulations from the FMB Land Development Code, Florida Building Code, and International Property Maintenance Code.)

 

INTERIOR REMODEL- Single Family/ Duplex or Condo unit

(Tip: See our Resource Library to view an example of a completed interior remodel application which does not involve structural changes/repairs, additions, or alterations to the original building footprint.)

 

PRIVATE PROVIDER

POOLS


REGISTRATION FORMS


REPAIR IMPROVEMENT COST FORM/COST BACKUP WORKSHEET

RESIDENTIAL 1 & 2 FAMILY- New Single-Family home, Addition, Accessory structure

*  A separate Driveway Application is required for all new Single Family Home submittals.

SIGNS


SITE-Pavers, Walkways, Fill, Retaining Walls (Residential only)

  • SITE APPLICATION
  • STORMWATER POLLUTION PROTECTION PLAN
    •  When is a SWPPP Required?A SWPPP is required as part of permit applications involving:
      • Pools
      • Driveways
      • Single-Family Residences (SFRs)
      • Seawalls
      • Fences
      • Demolitions
      • Site Work

    • Regulatory Background

      Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) – NPDES Construction Generic Permit (CGP)

      You must prepare and submit a SWPPP and obtain permit coverage if your project:

      • Disturbs one acre or more, OR
      • Disturbs less than one acre but is part of a larger common plan of development that will ultimately disturb one acre or more,
         AND
      • Discharges stormwater to state surface waters or a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).

    • Town of Fort Myers Beach – Local Stormwater & Erosion Control Requirements

      1. SWPPP Encouraged for Small Projects (<1 Acre)
        • Even for smaller projects—such as pool installations, dewatering, or minor site work—submission of a SWPPP is strongly encouraged, especially if located near the Town’s stormwater infrastructure or natural waterways.
        • Standard Best Management Practices (BMPs) are expected regardless of project size, including silt fences, turbidity barriers, and inlet protection.
      2. Impervious Surface Retention Requirements
        Per Chapter 6, Article I of the Town Code:
        • Projects that add more than 500 sq. ft. of impervious surface (e.g., driveways, patios, rooftops, or fill) must be designed to retain rainfall on-site:
          • 1 inch for interior lots
          • 1.6 inches for waterfront lots
      3. Stormwater Utility Fee and Impervious Surface Mapping
        • All projects must map any new impervious areas to ensure accurate stormwater utility billing.
        • Incorporating BMPs such as rain gardens or cisterns may help reduce associated fees.

    • Why Submit a SWPPP, Even for Smaller Projects?

      Even if your project disturbs less than one acre, you are still required to address local stormwater management and erosion control standards. Submitting a SWPPP is a proactive way to:

      • Protect nearby canals, waterways, and beaches from pollutants
      • Ensure full compliance with Town Code
      • Support accurate utility fee assessments based on impervious surface area

    • For assistance with preparing a SWPPP, calculating retention requirements, or selecting BMPs, please contact our office. We’re here to help and happy to support you in ensuring your project meets environmental and regulatory standards.

TRADES FORM -Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing or Roof over, Solar, Interior gas-(Standalone permits only)

*  Information only ROOF REPLACEMENTS FOR SITE-BUILT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES GREATER THAN $300,000

WINDOW/ DOOR/ SHUTTER


SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS/APPLICATION 

When is a SWPPP Required?

A SWPPP is required as part of permit applications involving:

  • Pools
  • Driveways
  • Single-Family Residences (SFRs)
  • Seawalls
  • Fences
  • Demolitions
  • Site Work

Regulatory Background

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) – NPDES Construction Generic Permit (CGP)

You must prepare and submit a SWPPP and obtain permit coverage if your project:

  • Disturbs one acre or more, OR
  • Disturbs less than one acre but is part of a larger common plan of development that will ultimately disturb one acre or more,
     AND
  • Discharges stormwater to state surface waters or a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).

Town of Fort Myers Beach – Local Stormwater & Erosion Control Requirements

  1. SWPPP Encouraged for Small Projects (<1 Acre)
    • Even for smaller projects—such as pool installations, dewatering, or minor site work—submission of a SWPPP is strongly encouraged, especially if located near the Town’s stormwater infrastructure or natural waterways.
    • Standard Best Management Practices (BMPs) are expected regardless of project size, including silt fences, turbidity barriers, and inlet protection.
  2. Impervious Surface Retention Requirements
    Per Chapter 6, Article I of the Town Code:
    • Projects that add more than 500 sq. ft. of impervious surface (e.g., driveways, patios, rooftops, or fill) must be designed to retain rainfall on-site:
      • 1 inch for interior lots
      • 1.6 inches for waterfront lots
  3. Stormwater Utility Fee and Impervious Surface Mapping
    • All projects must map any new impervious areas to ensure accurate stormwater utility billing.
    • Incorporating BMPs such as rain gardens or cisterns may help reduce associated fees.

Why Submit a SWPPP, Even for Smaller Projects?

Even if your project disturbs less than one acre, you are still required to address local stormwater management and erosion control standards. Submitting a SWPPP is a proactive way to:

  • Protect nearby canals, waterways, and beaches from pollutants
  • Ensure full compliance with Town Code
  • Support accurate utility fee assessments based on impervious surface area

For assistance with preparing a SWPPP, calculating retention requirements, or selecting BMPs, please contact our office. We’re here to help and happy to support you in ensuring your project meets environmental and regulatory standards.