city · Lee County · Florida

Lehigh Acres, Florida Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

3.8

Friction Index Low Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

24 days

3-4 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$6,950

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$5,400

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,150

residential

Plan Review Fee

$400

per application

Delay Risk

11%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application (Lee County)
✓ Site plan
✓ Lee County impact fees
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Fire district review
✓ Utility connection permits (Lee County utilities expanding)
✓ Erosion control plan
✓ Flood zone compliance (portions in FEMA zones)
✓ Wind load compliance
✓ Florida Building Code 8th Edition compliance

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Fast-growing unincorporated area. Lee County handles permitting. Very builder-friendly. Large inventory of platted lots simplifies development process.

Recent Changes

Lee County maintaining stable fees to encourage residential growth. Infrastructure improvements ongoing (water/sewer extensions). Expedited review for standard single-family plans.

Rezone Probability

88%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(239) 533-8895

Official Website

https://www.leegov.com/dcd/building

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