What types of permitting do you need for your marine construction project?

A local, state, and federal permit is often required for your marine construction project. Read below for more details about permitting requirements in your area.

Local permit is issued by your local city, town, or county

The state permit is typically issued by Department of Environmental Protection

The federal permit is typically issued by Army Corp of Engineers

Contact Info:

Lee County Permitting
1500 Monroe Street
Fort Myers, Florida 33901

Hours: 9am – 4pm

Phone: (239) 335-8329
Fax: (239) 335-2243

Contact Info:

City of Cape Coral Community Development
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard
Cape Coral, Florida 33990

Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm

Planning Division Phone: (239) 574-0553
Building Division Phone: (239) 574-0546
Permitting Division Phone: (239) 574-0546

Contact Info:

Community Development Facility
1825 Hendry Street
Fort Myers, Florida 33901

Hours: 8am – 5pm

Phone: (239) 332-6630

Contact Info:

City of Sanibel
800 Dunlop Road
Sanibel, Florida 33957

Phone: (239) 472-4555

Local SWFL Permitting Agencies

For more information or to track your permit status, reference the information to contact the agency for your area.

State & Federal Permitting Agencies

For more information or to track your permit status, reference the contact information of the agencies listed below.


1520 Royal Palm Square
Boulevard, Suite #310
Fort Myers, Florida 33919

Phone: (239) 334-1975
Fax: (239) 334-0797

South District
2295 Victoria Street, Suite #364
Fort Myers, Florida 33901

Phone: (239) 344-5600

2301 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida 33901

Phone: (239) 338-2929
Fax: (239) 338-2936
Toll Free: (800) 248-1201

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