Permitting Services Division
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Permitting Counter Hours of Operation (By Appointment ONLY)
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and is closed to the public on Fridays.
*The last sign-in for the day is at 3:30 p.m.
Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute time slots and can be made through the Q-less virtual line system. No walk-ins will be accepted.
All contractors must apply for permits through the City's Self-Service portal at www.CapeCoral.gov/energov. Permits applied for in-person (owner-builder permits only) and online will be processed in the order they were received. Permits will not be immediately issued at the Permitting Counter.
Contact Numbers:
| Permitting | 239-574-0546 |
| Automated Inspection Scheduling | 855-636-2824 |
| Administration | 239-574-0560 |
| Inspection Scheduling Questions/Help | 239-573-3173 |
| C/O Desk-City Inspected permits | 239-574-0606 |
| C/O Desk-Private Provider | 239-242-3782 |
The City of Cape Coral requires permits and inspections to ensure safe building, effective land use, quality site planning, and coordinated development. The Permitting Services Division is vital to the Development Services Department, providing all building permits for property development within the City of Cape Coral. According to Florida Building Codes and Standards currently, in force, a properly obtained building permit grants legal permission to construct or alter a structure or install or replace electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.
Effective March 20, 2023 - Notice to Industry - Electronic Permit Applications and Electronic Plans Requirement
Effective Immediately - Notice to Industry - Photovoltaic Structural Reviews are Rescinded
Please read the Notice to Industry Regarding Residential and Commercial Electronic Submission Requirements - Effective January 1, 2023
How to Apply for Permits:
1. Review the Types of Permits in the Permit Document Center to learn what you need.
2. Building Permits must be submitted through the EnerGov Customer Self-Service (CSS) Portal.
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ATTENTION OWNER-BUILDERS:
- You must come in person to City Hall to apply for your permit as an owner-builder.
- Sign in for the permitting counter via Join the line at the following link: https://www.capecoral.gov/department/community_development/DCDQueue.php
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS:
- We encourage you to avoid delays at the Building Permit counter by registering your account in our new self-service portal, EnerGov: https://energovweb.capecoral.gov/EnerGovProd/selfservice#/home
- Here’s a helpful video on how to register in CSS for the first time: https://youtu.be/cv4TlSt1crE
- If you must come in person, please sign in for the permitting counter via "Join the Line" at the following link: https://www.capecoral.gov/department/community_development/DCDQueue.php
Have a question? Call our EnerGov helpline at 239-242-3838. Agents are available from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, to assist with your EnerGov questions.
For general permitting questions, please call (239) 574-0546 or email us at permits@capecoral.gov.
