Mission Statement: "To ensure courteous, consistent, dependable and trustworthy public service through quality management oversight of the six divisions within the Community Development Department in a stimulating work environment with the tools necessary to efficiently and effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the department."
The Community Development Department serves thousands of citizens each year with a wide range of services associated with permitting, plan review, inspections, code enforcement, zoning, land use planning, affordable housing, historic preservation, occupational licensing, garage sale permits and much more, for properties located within the city limits of Fort Myers. Our mission, through the services we provide, is to promote public health and safety, help maintain a healthy environment, promote a strong local economy, and provide courteous, timely, and efficient service to the public.
The Community Development Department Office is located at 1825 Hendry Street. Our hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please visit the various divisions’ pages for specific services and information or contact us at (239) 321-7900.
IMPORTANT, HOMEOWNERS!! Protect yourselves. Please be sure the contractor that you enter into contract with is licensed, holds workers' compensation coverage, and liability insurance.
The Community Development Department is comprised of six Divisions:
| Administration Division |
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Oversight of entire Department operations including 106 employee positions
Fiscal management and budget oversight
GIS mapping
Statistical reporting
Customer service, cashiering and cash handling
Administrative duties related to Office of the Director |
| Building Permitting and Inspections Division |
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Permitting
Contractor Registration
Plan Review
Application/Plan Review Fees
Inspections |
| Code Enforcement Division |
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Enforcement of City Code of Ordinances
Rapid Response Team
Code Liens
Business Tax
(formerly Occupational Licensing) | |
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