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Cape Coral building permits
Cape Coral, Florida — as published 2026-09-23.
Reviewed 2026-09-23 · Source
Codes adopted
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023) — adopted statewide under s. 553.73(6), Florida Statutes, without any act by the city.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
Cape Coral's Permitting Services Division, part of Development Services, issues building permits for work in the city.
Reviewed 2026-09-23 · Source
Requirements
- Constructing, erecting, altering, modifying, repairing or demolishing a building — s. 553.79(1)(a), Florida Statutes, makes it unlawful to do any of those 'without first obtaining a permit'
Required documents
- OptionalOne or Two Family Dwelling ApplicationPublished in the division's permit document center.
- OptionalAddition or Remodel ApplicationPublished in the division's permit document center.
- OptionalHB 803 Exemption Request FormPublished in the division's permit document center. HB 803 is the Florida act behind the residential permit exemption other Florida cities also operate.
Fee schedule
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Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-23.
Department & other records
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