Private provider plan review and inspections in Lee County, Florida
What Lee County requires from private providers, and how to prepare your permit package.
Last reviewed: October 18, 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Forms, fees, and rules change, so confirm current requirements with the building department that will issue your permit.
Private providers in Lee County
Lee County Community Development accepts private provider plan review and inspections under section 553.791, Florida Statutes. Lee County requires private provider inspections whenever a private provider performs the plan review.
The information below summarizes the county's published requirements as of our last review. The county updates its forms, so always confirm against the county's own page before you file.
What Lee County requires
- One-time provider registration. Firms register with the county once, at no cost, before starting any work. Registration includes the county registration form, the professional license of each duly authorized representative, and certificates of insurance.
- Documents with each permit. Each permit package includes a Notice to Building Official, a Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit when the provider handles plan review, and the county's plan review intake information.
- Scope of review. The county notes that private provider review is limited to building code compliance and does not include fire code, land use, environmental, or other codes.
- Changes. The Notice to Building Official asks owners to report any change in provider or scope to the county within one business day.
Cities inside Lee County
Some cities in Lee County, such as Cape Coral and Fort Myers, run their own building departments with their own procedures. Confirm which jurisdiction will issue your permit before you start, because the forms and procedures can differ from the county's.
How CodeSure helps in Lee County
CodeSure is based in Fort Myers, in Lee County. CodeSure provides third-party plan review and inspection services. Our team includes Florida Building Code Administrator (Building Official) licensure, ICC Certified Plans Examiner and ICC commercial and residential inspector credentials across all disciplines, and Florida licensure for coastal and floodplain construction inspection.
Whether CodeSure can serve as the private provider on a particular project depends on the disciplines the project needs, the licenses involved, and local registration requirements. Tell us about your project and we will confirm the right scope before you commit to anything.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lee County accept private provider plan review?
Yes. Lee County Community Development accepts private provider plan review and inspections under section 553.791, Florida Statutes.
Do I have to use a private provider for inspections if I use one for plan review in Lee County?
Yes. Lee County requires private provider inspections whenever a private provider performs the plan review.
Does a private provider have to register with Lee County?
Yes. Lee County requires a one-time registration, at no cost, before a private provider begins any work.
Does the private provider review include the fire code?
No. The county states that private provider review is limited to building code compliance and does not include fire code, land use, environmental, or other codes.
Where can I find the current Lee County forms?
On Lee County's Building Permitting Services page. Forms change, so use the county's page instead of an older copy.
Sources and official pages
- Lee County Building Permitting Services page
- Section 553.791, Florida Statutes (Florida Legislature)
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