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August 2026 Building Permits

Official permit data from Fort Myers— updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.

Fort Myers, FL issued 664 building permits in August 2026, down 4% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 33901 with 204 permits. Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family was the top permit type, making up 13% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
664
vs. prior month
-4%
690 last month
Most active zip
33901
204 permits
Top permit type
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family
13% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — August 2026

33901
204
33916
118
33905
112
33913
106
33966
56
33912
21
33907
18
33919
14
33971
11

Permits by type

August 2026 · Fort Myers, FL

Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family
89 (13%)
Renovation: Multi-Family
55 (8%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Multi-Family (<15 tons)
40 (6%)
Windows/Doors: 1&2 Family
39 (6%)
Fence/Wall/Dump Enclosure: 1&2 Family
24 (4%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Commercial (<15 tons)
21 (3%)
Re-Roof: 1&2 Family
20 (3%)
Shutter: 1&2 Family
20 (3%)
Wall Sign: Signs
20 (3%)
Sealing & Striping: No Reconfiguration
18 (3%)
Solar Electrical: 1&2 Family
16 (2%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): 1&2 Family
15 (2%)
Renovation: Commercial
15 (2%)
Site Work/Utilities
14 (2%)
Road Closure: Special Event
13 (2%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): 1&2 Family
12 (2%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): Multi-Family
11 (2%)
Renovation: Single Family
10 (2%)
Ground Sign: Erect: Signs
9 (1%)
Sheds/Utility Structure: Commercial
9 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): Commercial
8 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): Commercial
8 (1%)
Ground Sign: Repair/Copy/Change: Signs
8 (1%)
New: Single Family
8 (1%)
Re-Roof: Commercial
8 (1%)
Garage/Carport: 1&2 Family
7 (1%)
New: Single Family Attached
7 (1%)
Windows/Doors: Multi-Family
7 (1%)
Fence/Wall/Dump Enclosure: Commercial
6 (1%)
Garage Door Replacement: 1&2 Family
6 (1%)
Generator: 1&2 Family
6 (1%)
New Electrical: Commercial
6 (1%)
Pool & Spa: 1&2 Family
5 (1%)
Sheds/Utility Structure: 1&2 Family
5 (1%)
Windows/Doors: Commercial
5 (1%)
Aluminum Structure: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
Driveway/Sidewalk and ROW: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): Multi-Family
4 (1%)
Fuel & Gas: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
Marine Related: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
New Mechanical: Commercial
4 (1%)
Other/Siding (OTC): Commercial
4 (1%)
Demolition- Entire Structure: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
Generator: Commercial
3 (0%)
New Construction: Commercial
3 (0%)
New Plumbing: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
Roof: Commercial
3 (0%)
Special Event: Tent Permit: Temporary Event
3 (0%)
Addition: Single Family
2 (0%)
Aluminum Structure w/ Slab Addition: 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
Construction Trailer: Commercial
2 (0%)
Demolition- Entire Structure: Commercial
2 (0%)
Driveway On Property Only
2 (0%)
Fuel & Gas: Commercial
2 (0%)
Other/Siding (OTC): 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
Pool: 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
Pool: Commercial
2 (0%)
Right of Way Only
2 (0%)
Shutter: Multi-Family
2 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair: Commercial Electrical
2 (0%)
Utility Connection: Connect to City Owned Utility
2 (0%)
Addition: Commercial
1 (0%)
Aluminum Structure: Commercial
1 (0%)
Awning: Commercial
1 (0%)
Billboard- Erect: Signs
1 (0%)
Demolition- Interior: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Driveway/Sidewalk and ROW
1 (0%)
Driveway/Sidewalk On Property Only
1 (0%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Commercial (>15 tons)
1 (0%)
Flag Pole: Signs
1 (0%)
Garage/Carport: Commercial
1 (0%)
Marine Related: Commercial
1 (0%)
Minor Site Clearing/Tree Removal
1 (0%)
New Electrical: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
New Irrigation & Sprinklers: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
New Irrigation & Sprinklers: Commercial
1 (0%)
Outdoor Activities with Vendors: Temporary Event
1 (0%)
Pool: Multi-Family
1 (0%)
Sealing & Striping: Reconfiguration
1 (0%)
Site Work/ Utilities
1 (0%)
Solar Pool Heater: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair (Plumbing): Multi-Family
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair: 1&2 Family Electrical
1 (0%)

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