Deck Construction Permits in Fort Myers

Local Rule

City of Fort Myers Building, Permitting & Inspections Division

The citys own permitting page states that a building permit is required to construct, alter, repair, move or demolish any building or structure, citing Florida Statute 553.79, with no separate small-deck exemption published. The citys own monthly permit-activity reports confirm this in practice, regularly listing entries such as paver decks with footers and deck extensions among permitted work alongside screen enclosures and roofing. All permit applications, including decks, go through the Tyler EnerGov Customer Self Service portal, and jobs with a contract value over $5,000 require a certified, recorded and notarized Notice of Commencement filed with the Lee County Clerk of the Court under Florida Statute 713.135.

Source · Verified September 2026

Fort Myers Building Department

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How This Compares to Lee County

Fort Myers's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Lee County Community Development (Residential Shed and Deck

Lee County's own guide states that decks - whether mastered plans, conventional construction, or pre-manufactured - require a Residential Accessory Structure permit, with no size-based exemption mentioned.

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Nearby Cities with Verified Rules

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