County reminds residents permits needed for storm work
Lee County Government reminded residents in unincorporated areas to pull permits for work on their homes to fix storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
It is particularly important for unincorporated residents in coastal areas, along rivers and in areas that typically flood during weather events.
Permits for hurricane damage are being prioritized for review.
Any unincorporated Lee County residents or businesses in the Special Flood Hazard Area with any damage to their homes or businesses, including water intrusion, must obtain a permit for all repairs. Email FIRMinfo@leegov.com for assistance with permit requirements and resources and include the following information:
– Contact information
– Property address
– Type of damage
– Height of the water that entered the home
Residents can find more information at www.leegov.com/dcd/BldPermitServ/disaster-recovery or by calling 239-533-8948.
The Department of Community Development plans to open a temporary, remote permit office on Pine Island — like it did after Hurricane Ian — for Matlacha-Pine Island residents. It may add additional temporary, remote permitting office locations elsewhere in unincorporated Lee County as needed.