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May 2026 Building Permits

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

Fort Myers, FL issued 647 building permits in May 2026, down 2% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 33901 with 184 permits. Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family was the top permit type, making up 14% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
647
vs. prior month
-2%
660 last month
Most active zip
33901
184 permits
Top permit type
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family
14% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — May 2026

33901
184
33916
132
33913
119
33905
87
33966
45
33907
30
33912
26
33919
12
33971
12

Permits by type

May 2026 · Fort Myers, FL

Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family
88 (14%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Multi-Family (<15 tons)
47 (7%)
Re-Roof: 1&2 Family
40 (6%)
Windows/Doors: 1&2 Family
35 (5%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): Multi-Family
34 (5%)
Wall Sign: Signs
34 (5%)
Renovation: Commercial
27 (4%)
Sealing & Striping: No Reconfiguration
19 (3%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Commercial (<15 tons)
18 (3%)
Fence/Wall/Dump Enclosure: 1&2 Family
18 (3%)
Shutter: 1&2 Family
18 (3%)
Renovation: Single Family
16 (2%)
Ground Sign: Erect: Signs
14 (2%)
Fence/Wall/Dump Enclosure: Commercial
11 (2%)
Windows/Doors: Multi-Family
11 (2%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): 1&2 Family
10 (2%)
Ground Sign: Repair/Copy/Change: Signs
10 (2%)
Aluminum Structure: 1&2 Family
9 (1%)
New: Single Family Attached
9 (1%)
Site Work/Utilities
9 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): Commercial
8 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): 1&2 Family
8 (1%)
Shutter: Multi-Family
8 (1%)
Re-Roof: Commercial
7 (1%)
Demolition- Entire Structure: 1&2 Family
6 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): Commercial
6 (1%)
Solar Electrical: 1&2 Family
6 (1%)
Construction Trailer: Commercial
5 (1%)
Driveway On Property Only
5 (1%)
Driveway/Sidewalk and ROW: 1&2 Family
5 (1%)
Fuel & Gas: Commercial
5 (1%)
New: Single Family
5 (1%)
New Electrical: Commercial
4 (1%)
Pool: Commercial
4 (1%)
Re-Roof: Multi-Family
4 (1%)
New Plumbing: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
Outdoor Activities with Vendors: Temporary Event
3 (0%)
Roof: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
Roof: Commercial
3 (0%)
Sheds/Utility Structure: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
Sheds/Utility Structure: Commercial
3 (0%)
Solar Pool Heater: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
Utility Connection: Connect to City Owned Utility
3 (0%)
Aluminum Structure: Commercial
2 (0%)
Demolition- Entire Structure: Commercial
2 (0%)
Driveway/Sidewalk On Property Only
2 (0%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): Multi-Family
2 (0%)
Garage/Carport: 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
Generator: 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
Marine Related: 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
Minor Site Clearing/Tree Removal
2 (0%)
New Electrical: 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
New Irrigation & Sprinklers: 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
New Irrigation & Sprinklers: Commercial
2 (0%)
New Mechanical: Commercial
2 (0%)
Non-Ad Valorem - Reduction
2 (0%)
Pool & Spa: 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
Pool & Spa: Commercial
2 (0%)
Renovation: Multi-Family
2 (0%)
Road Closure: Special Event
2 (0%)
Sealing & Striping: Reconfiguration
2 (0%)
Special Event: Tent Permit: Temporary Event
2 (0%)
Windows/Doors: Commercial
2 (0%)
Addition: Commercial
1 (0%)
Addition: Single Family
1 (0%)
Aluminum Structure w/ Slab Addition: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Awning: Commercial
1 (0%)
Billboard- Erect: Signs
1 (0%)
Commercial: Interior build out
1 (0%)
Fuel & Gas: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Fuel & Gas: Multi-Family
1 (0%)
Generator: Commercial
1 (0%)
Marine Related: Commercial
1 (0%)
Minor Site Clearing/ Tree Removal: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Mobile Home: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
New Construction: Commercial
1 (0%)
New Plumbing: Commercial
1 (0%)
Non-Ad Valorem - Permit
1 (0%)
Other/Siding (OTC): Commercial
1 (0%)
Pool: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Right of Way Only
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair: 1&2 Family Electrical
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair: Commercial Electrical
1 (0%)

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