Home Government Boards and Committees Vacancies

Vacancies

Vacancies occur on boards and committees on a regular basis due to term limits, resignations, or other circumstances. Current vacancies and timelines/requirements for submitting applications are listed below.

NOTE: All applicants for any City Board, Commission, or Committee must be a Citizen of the United States and a resident of the City of Cape Coral (unless otherwise noted below.)

Additional Current Boards/Committees/Commissions Vacancies

Lee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) – 1 Vacancy

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Citizen of the United States
Year-Round Resident of Cape Coral

Two-step approval process, first by City Council and then, second by the Lee County MPO. Deadline to receive applications is no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026. Note: Interested applicants complete two applications:

Current Boards/Committees/Commissions Vacancies (Boards that require a Form 1.)

For the positions below, except where noted, please complete this application: Board Application and Exempt Form

For Planning and Zoning Commission positions, please also complete the Preferred Composition Form

* Note: If applicable, the exemption form attached to the application is only to be completed and signed before a notary. Applicant must check off or list the exemption that applies, if any. Submit the originals to the City Clerk's Office.

Planning and Zoning Commission – 3 Members and 2 Alternates Member Vacancies
Member Eligibility: Applicant must meet each of the following requirements:

Citizen of the United States
Full-time resident of Cape Coral, Florida

The deadline to receive applications is no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026.

Current Boards/Committees/Commissions Vacancies (Boards that do not require a Form 1.)

For the positions below, please complete this application: Board Application and Exempt Form (No Form 1 required)

*Note: If applicable, the exemption form attached to the application is only to be completed and signed before a notary. Applicant must check off or list the exemption that applies, if any. Submit the originals to the City Clerk's Office.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee – Vacancies: (3) Regular Members
Member Eligibility: Applicant must meet each of the following requirements: Citizen of the United States, Full-time resident of Cape Coral, Florida

Committee shall include one representative from at least six of the categories below. Please indicate on the application for which Category you qualify:

Residential home building industry
Banking or Mortgage Banking industry
Areas of labor activity engaged in home building
Advocate for low-income persons
For-profit provider of affordable housing
Not-for-profit provider of affordable housing
Real estate professional in connection with affordable housing
Member of local planning and zoning commission
Resident (citizen at large)
Citizen who represents employers within City of Cape Coral
Citizen who represents essential services personnel

*Please feel free to submit applications for consideration even if you do not fit the categories listed above.
The deadline to receive applications is no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Audit Committee – Vacancies: (1) Regular Member
Citizen of the United States resident of Cape Coral (who does not have any direct financial or business interests involving the City) and through education and experience shall possess a basic understanding of governmental financial reporting and auditing. Council may waive the residency requirement by majority vote if there is an insufficient number of applicants who reside in the City.
The deadline to receive applications is no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Citizens Advisory Board/Community Development Block Grant – Vacancies: (2) Regular Members
Member Eligibility: Applicant must meet each of the following requirements: Citizen of the United States, Full-time resident of Cape Coral, Florida

Whenever possible, at least one member of the Board shall be selected from the following community segments:

Elderly (over 65 years of age)
Handicapped
Clergy
Low- or Moderate-income families; and/or
Minority families