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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 283 building permits in September 2026, down 57% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 33901 with 88 permits. Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family was the top permit type, making up 14% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
283
vs. prior month
-57%
664 last month
Most active zip
33901
88 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 — September 2026

33901
88
33913
59
33916
48
33905
36
33966
21
33907
15
33912
7
33971
6
33919
3

Permits by type

September 2026 · Fort Myers, FL

Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family
40 (14%)
Sealing & Striping: No Reconfiguration
14 (5%)
Wall Sign: Signs
14 (5%)
Windows/Doors: 1&2 Family
14 (5%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Multi-Family (<15 tons)
13 (5%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Commercial (<15 tons)
11 (4%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): Multi-Family
10 (4%)
New: Single Family
9 (3%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): 1&2 Family
8 (3%)
New: Single Family Attached
8 (3%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): Commercial
7 (2%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): 1&2 Family
7 (2%)
Renovation: Commercial
7 (2%)
Renovation: Single Family
7 (2%)
Shutter: 1&2 Family
7 (2%)
Fence/Wall/Dump Enclosure: Commercial
6 (2%)
Re-Roof: 1&2 Family
5 (2%)
Aluminum Structure: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
Generator: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
Ground Sign: Erect: Signs
4 (1%)
Ground Sign: Repair/Copy/Change: Signs
4 (1%)
Sheds/Utility Structure: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
Shutter: Multi-Family
4 (1%)
Site Work/Utilities
4 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): Multi-Family
3 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): Commercial
3 (1%)
Fence/Wall/Dump Enclosure: 1&2 Family
3 (1%)
Fuel & Gas: 1&2 Family
3 (1%)
Over the Road Banner: Special Event
3 (1%)
Re-Roof: Commercial
3 (1%)
Roof: 1&2 Family
3 (1%)
Sheds/Utility Structure: Commercial
3 (1%)
Driveway On Property Only
2 (1%)
Driveway/Sidewalk On Property Only
2 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Commercial (>15 tons)
2 (1%)
Marine Related: 1&2 Family
2 (1%)
New Construction: Commercial
2 (1%)
New Electrical: 1&2 Family
2 (1%)
New Electrical: Commercial
2 (1%)
Renovation: Multi-Family
2 (1%)
Road Closure: Special Event
2 (1%)
Solar Electrical: 1&2 Family
2 (1%)
Utility Connection: Connect to City Owned Utility
2 (1%)
Windows/Doors: Multi-Family
2 (1%)
Billboard- Erect: Signs
1 (0%)
Commercial: Interior build out
1 (0%)
Demolition- Entire Structure: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Existing/Repair (Mechanical): 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Garage/Carport: Commercial
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 Irrigation & Sprinklers: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
New Mechanical: Commercial
1 (0%)
New Plumbing: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Other/Siding (OTC): 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Other/Siding (OTC): Commercial
1 (0%)
Outdoor Activities without Vendors: Temporary Event
1 (0%)
Pool & Spa: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Pool: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Right of Way Only
1 (0%)
Special Event: Tent Permit: Temporary Event
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair: 1&2 Family Electrical
1 (0%)

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