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September 2026 Building Permits

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

Fort Myers, FL issued 618 building permits in September 2026, down 7% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 33901 with 188 permits. Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family was the top permit type, making up 13% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
618
vs. prior month
-7%
664 last month
Most active zip
33901
188 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 — September 2026

33901
188
33916
116
33913
103
33905
86
33966
48
33907
26
33912
22
33971
19
33919
10

Permits by type

September 2026 · Fort Myers, FL

Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family
80 (13%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Multi-Family (<15 tons)
32 (5%)
New: Single Family
30 (5%)
New: Single Family Attached
27 (4%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): Multi-Family
26 (4%)
Windows/Doors: 1&2 Family
26 (4%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Commercial (<15 tons)
24 (4%)
Sealing & Striping: No Reconfiguration
22 (4%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): 1&2 Family
21 (3%)
Wall Sign: Signs
20 (3%)
Re-Roof: 1&2 Family
18 (3%)
Renovation: Commercial
18 (3%)
Renovation: Single Family
18 (3%)
Fence/Wall/Dump Enclosure: Commercial
17 (3%)
Shutter: 1&2 Family
15 (2%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): 1&2 Family
12 (2%)
Site Work/Utilities
11 (2%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): Commercial
10 (2%)
Aluminum Structure: 1&2 Family
8 (1%)
Demolition- Entire Structure: 1&2 Family
8 (1%)
Sheds/Utility Structure: 1&2 Family
8 (1%)
Windows/Doors: Multi-Family
8 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): Multi-Family
7 (1%)
Fence/Wall/Dump Enclosure: 1&2 Family
7 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): Commercial
6 (1%)
New Construction: Commercial
6 (1%)
New Electrical: Commercial
6 (1%)
Re-Roof: Commercial
6 (1%)
Renovation: Multi-Family
6 (1%)
Road Closure: Special Event
6 (1%)
Fuel & Gas: 1&2 Family
5 (1%)
Generator: 1&2 Family
5 (1%)
Ground Sign: Erect: Signs
5 (1%)
Ground Sign: Repair/Copy/Change: Signs
5 (1%)
Marine Related: 1&2 Family
5 (1%)
Sheds/Utility Structure: Commercial
5 (1%)
Shutter: Multi-Family
5 (1%)
Utility Connection: Connect to City Owned Utility
5 (1%)
Over the Road Banner: Special Event
4 (1%)
Pool & Spa: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
Solar Electrical: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
Driveway On Property Only
3 (0%)
Driveway/Sidewalk On Property Only
3 (0%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Commercial (>15 tons)
3 (0%)
New Electrical: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
Roof: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
Addition: Single Family
2 (0%)
Construction Trailer: Commercial
2 (0%)
Demolition- Entire Structure: Commercial
2 (0%)
Driveway/Sidewalk and ROW: 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
Garage/Carport: Commercial
2 (0%)
Other/Siding (OTC): 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
Right of Way Only
2 (0%)
Windows/Doors: Commercial
2 (0%)
Aluminum Structure: Commercial
1 (0%)
Banners: All Others: Temporary Event
1 (0%)
Billboard- Erect: Signs
1 (0%)
Commercial: Interior build out
1 (0%)
Demolition- Interior: Commercial
1 (0%)
Demolition- Minor/Selective: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Driveway/Sidewalk and ROW
1 (0%)
Existing/Repair (Mechanical): Multi-Family
1 (0%)
Existing/Repair (Mechanical): 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Garage/Carport: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Marine Related: Commercial
1 (0%)
Minor Site Clearing/ Tree Removal: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Minor Site Clearing/Tree Removal
1 (0%)
Mobile Home: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
New Construction: Multi-Family
1 (0%)
New Irrigation & Sprinklers: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
New Mechanical: Commercial
1 (0%)
New Plumbing: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Other/Siding (OTC): Commercial
1 (0%)
Outdoor Activities without Vendors: Temporary Event
1 (0%)
Pool: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Sealing & Striping: Reconfiguration
1 (0%)
Special Event: Tent Permit: Temporary Event
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair (Mechanical): Multi-Family
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair: 1&2 Family Electrical
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair: Commercial Electrical
1 (0%)

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