Divisions
NOTICE
The City of Fort Myers Community Development Department has converted to the new Software, Tyler EnerGov. Please visit the EnerGov Customer Self Service Portal and watch our new instructional videos. Applying for Permits (video) and Inspections (video). Questions about EnerGov? Email e-permits@cityftmyers.com or call Permitting at 239-321-7925.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOBBY HOURS
The City of Fort Myers Community Development Department lobby doors on 1825 Hendry Street will close at 4 p.m. Phone lines remain open from 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The lobby is open for business each morning at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Please call Community Development staff at 239-321-7925 if there are any questions or concerns. Thank you.
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Administration
The Administrative Division is responsible for administrative duties related to the office, customer service, cashiering, GIS mapping fiscal management and budget oversight.
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Building, Permitting & Inspections
Building, Permitting and Inspections (BPI) is responsible for plan review, permitting, inspections, contractor registration, and the Building and Zoning Oversight Committee.
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Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for the Code Board, Code Liens, Enforcement of the City's Code of Ordinances, and Rapid Response Team.
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Housing
The City of Fort Myers considers the provision of housing as a basic human need, and therefore has assumed the responsibility to work toward increasing the availability of affordable workforce housing in the community.
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Planning
The Planning Division is responsible for the City’s land development code, zoning, comprehensive planning, historic preservation, business tax receipts (BTR), garage and yard sales, and more.