Building Department and Permitting Applications and Forms and Code Compliance reports are now being submitted through a new system. You will be asked to create an account.

We apologize for any inconvenience, but look forward to providing better service from the new system.

Community Development Help Center

  • (239) 221-5036

  • M-F 8-5

  • Schedule an Inspection
    (239) 319-2817

  • permitting@estero-fl.gov

  • Appraiser Web Site for Lee County – www.leepa.org

  • Inspector’s Phone Numbers

  • Al Crudo 239-272-8253 -Plan Reviewer/Inspector

  • Michael Gibbons 239-413-9119 – Inspector

  • Matt Ingersoll 954-865-4463 – Inspector

  • John Serenko 239-777-5088 – Inspector

  • Vito Congine Jr. 239-722-9593 – Inspector

  • Freddy Perez 786-650-8202 – Inspector

  • Steve Williams 239-258-2377 – Inspector

  • Dale Hartman 239-327-1293 – Inspector

Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023)
To view a copy of the code please click on the button.

***A building permit is also required if you plan to install, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, provided the installation is regulated by the Florida Building Code (FBC). ***

The Village of Estero has determined that the following projects do not require a building permit.

(a) Installation, replacement or repair of low voltage systems for the following:

(1) Telephones;
(2) Data transmission;
(3) Fire and security systems;
(4) Closed circuit and cable TV paging systems and speakers;
(5) Landscaping and pool lighting (low voltage).

(b) One hundred square feet or less of drywall, within any 12-month period, where no fire separation is involved.
(c) Garden or yard trellis. Must be less than 200 square feet in size and less than 12 feet in height.

Accessory building or structure setbacks must be observed and may not include electrical or plumbing