Building Move Guide

Building and Permitting Services

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Building Move

Application and Permitting Guide

This guide is intended to help you submit the required application and documents to receive a Lee

County building permit.

The guide includes these sections:

Permit Description

Complete your general permit application

Attach the required and conditional documents to your application package

Understand the review process and track your application

Receive your permit

Pay your fee(s)

Request the necessary inspection(s)

Obtain your Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Occupancy

1. Permit Description

A Building Move permit is required to move or relocate any building from one functional location to

another. Moving a building or structure requires various possible permits including electrical, gas,

mechanical and plumbing system. This permit is distinct from a mobile home/RV setup and

completion.

Each permit use may require multiple work activities; therefore, refer to the applicable codes, which

may include but are not limited to:

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Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023)

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Lee County Land Development Code Sections: 22-101, 222-105, 6-47, 10-154.

Need Help? Contact us @ PODPlanREV@leegov.com with your detailed questions.

2. Complete the General Permit Application

A complete application package consists of the application (paper or online) and all required

supporting documents.

All applicants are encouraged to use Lee County’s eConnect online permitting system to apply for

permits. CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO USE ECONNECT.

A. Paper Application Package

Paper applications can only be submitted by Owner-Builders. Complete the paper application and

attach all of the required and conditional documents described in this guide, including the Owner-

Builder Disclosure Statement. INCLUDE THREE COLLATED SETS OF PLANS for paper submissions.

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A paper application package must be submitted in person to the Building Department. The office is

located at the Lee County Public Works Building, first floor, 1500 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901.

B. eConnect Application Package (Electronic Submission)

To apply for a Lee County permit online, you must first register at eConnect.

Instructions for New Users: Register for an Account are included on the eConnect login page.

Review the eConnect Users Guide for more details about using eConnect.

Also see eConnect Instructions highlighted throughout this guide.

eConnect Steps

Once you have logged into eConnect, select the Permitting menu to Create an Application. Review

the general disclaimer terms and select the checkbox to Continue Application.

Select a Record Type

On the Select a Record Type screen, select Other>> Building Move. Or search on the term move.

Select the radio button and Continue Application.

Provide the Property Information (* indicates required fields) to identify the property for which

the permit will be used. Lookup the property information using one of the options below, then

click Search:

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Address (using the required fields Street No., Street Name); or

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Parcel (using Parcel Number).

eConnect Instructions: If multiple addresses are found, they will be displayed in the Address

Search Result List. Use the radio button to select the desired record, then click Select.

Once search results are displayed, the other fields on the screen will automatically populate.

Review information for accuracy and Continue Application.

Applicant and Contacts

If a licensed contractor is providing the service for this permit, they must have either a State-

issued license registered with Lee County or have a Lee County-issued certificate of competency.

Both require a current Certificate of Insurance for liability and workers' compensation AND/OR a

current workers' compensation exemption status with the State of Florida. Verify Lee County

contractor registration at Contractor Search

or contact Contractor Licensing at

[email protected] or 239-533-8895.

Note: If the applicant is an owner-builder and not a licensed contractor, an Owner-Builder

Disclosure Statement must be attached to the application.

To associate the Applicant and Contact(s) with the permit application, use either: Select from

Account or Add New.

Note: The Applicant listed in eConnect will receive all notifications from the County related to

their application.

Project Detail Fields

Complete all applicable fields. An explanation of certain fields has been provided below for your

reference.

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Project Name: What is the name of the project?

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For Commercial Projects - input the Project's Business Name (associated with the

Business License) as the Project Name

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For Residential Projects - input the name of the community/subdivision or city as the

Project Name

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Brief Description of Proposed Work: Provide enough detail for the reviewer to understand

the permit-related details of the project and Continue Application.

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Moving from Parcel #:

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Moving from Address:

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Moving from City:

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Private Provider Plan Review: Is the plan being reviewed by a private provider? If yes, the

Private Provider Compliance Affidavit and Notice to Building Officials of the Use Private

Provider form must be submitted with this application. Notice to Private Providers

(Options: Yes or No).

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Private Provider Inspections: Will the project be inspected by a private provider?

Note: Private Provider Inspections are required if electing to use Private Provider Review

services.

(Options: Yes or No).

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Directions to Old Job Site:

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Directions to New Job Site: Directions to the old and new sites will be included to ensure

roadways can support the transport of the move.

Attachments/Documents

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For Electronic Submittals: In the Attachments window, Add the required and conditional

documents.

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For Paper Submittals: Provide the completed application, the Owner Builder Disclosure

Statement and any other required and conditional documents.

(Use list of documents in Section 3.)

3. Attach Required and Conditional Documents

Notice: Lee County may request additional supporting documentation to process the permit. Additional

restrictions applicable to this property may be found in public records, and there may be additional

permits required from other governmental entities such as water management districts, state or federal

agencies.

Required Documents

 1. Existing Building Description

Written description of the existing building demonstrating that it meet requirements of 1302

FBC, Existing Building. Tip: View requirements

Conditional Required Documents

 2. Proof of Ownership

If the ownership information on the permit application does not match the property owner

information on the Lee County Property Appraiser’s website (http://www.leepa.org), submit

proof of ownership, for example, a recorded Warranty Deed.

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 3. Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement

If the installer is not using a licensed contractor and will act as an owner-builder, submit an

Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement.

 4. Historical Architectural Review

If the project is within a Historic District or is a Designated Historic Property, follow the

regulations for Designated Historic Districts on the Lee County website. Please contact

[email protected] if you have questions.

 5. Notice of Commencement

If project value is greater than $5,000, submit the completed Notice of Commencement

the Lee County Clerk of Court to provide notice that improvement will be made to a real

property. Permit cannot be issued until this notice is recorded with the Lee County Clerk of

Court. Tip: Complete this as soon as possible; the lack of a Notice of Commencement

submission commonly holds up issuance of the permit.

4. Understand the Review Process and Track Your Application

Completeness Check

When the application package is first received, it is reviewed for completeness to determine that the

general application is complete and that all required documents, signatures, and seals are attached.

If the package is incomplete, the applicant must provide missing information before the application

package can be forwarded for review.

Application Review

Complete applications are forwarded to multiple functional areas for review.

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eConnect applications can be reviewed simultaneously by the required reviewers.

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Paper applications are reviewed by one person at a time and must be physically handed off

among the required reviewers.

Applicants can use eConnect at any time to track the progress of the application record through the

process, for both Electronic and Paper submittals.

eConnect Instructions: Search for your permit application using My Records, the Global Search

or the Search Applications under the Permitting menu. Click on the record number for your

permit application to see the Record Status, Conditions and Record Details.

Notice of Rejection

If applicable, the final reviewer consolidates all comments and an email notice is sent to the applicant.

Rejection Notice: A rejection notice will be sent to the applicant with specific points of failure that

must be corrected and resubmitted for approval. Applicants have 30 days to address the points of

failure and to resubmit information and documentation. A cover letter addressing the points of failure

is required with the resubmittal.

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Resubmitting an Application via eConnect: To update the required information and to

ensure correct versioning in eConnect, attachments that are resubmitted should have the

same file name as the original.

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Resubmitting a Paper Application: Bring updated documentation to the first floor of the Lee

County Public Works Building, 1500 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901.

Notice of Approval

File Verification - Notification: Staff completes a final document review to determine any

outstanding documents and invoice all applicable fees. The “Ready Sheet” outlining outstanding fees

and required documents is emailed to the applicant.

5. Receive Your Permit

Applicants who applied electronically may access their permit(s) and approved plans from eConnect.

eConnect Instructions: Search for your permit application using My Records, the Global Search

or the Search Applications under the Permitting menu. Click on the record number for your

permit application, and select Attachments. All documents will be listed. Choose the Actions

drop-down to review document details. Click on the document name to open or save.

For Paper Applications: The permit and approved plans are issued in person at the Lee County Public

Works Building, 1500 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901.

Note: Owner-Builders are required by Florida Statute to personally appear at the Lee County Public

Works Building, 1500 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901 to sign for the building permit regardless of

how it was submitted.

Issued permits must pass at least one inspection within 180 days from issuance or the permit will

expire.

6. Pay Your Fee(s)

All payments must be received prior to scheduling an inspection.

Payment Options:

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Make payments through eConnect

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Deliver the payment in person to the Lee County Public Works Building, 1500 Monroe St.,

Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Make a credit card payment by phone, 239-533-8997, option *.

Cash is not accepted; please pay by credit/debit card, check, eCheck, or money order.

eConnect Instructions: Search for your permit application using My Records, the Global

Search, or the Search Applications under the Permitting menu. Click on the record number for

your permit application, select the menu option for Payments >> Fees, then click Pay Fees

button, review fees, select Continue Application, enter your payment information and click

Submit Payment.

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7. Request Inspection(s)

Reference the issued permit for a list of the required inspections.

When ready, applicants may request inspections through eConnect, as well as by calling the

Automated Inspection System, 239-533-8997.

The Permit, Approved Plans and Manufacturers’ Specifications are required to be onsite during the

inspection.

eConnect Instructions: Search for your permit application using My Records, the Global

Search, or the Search Applications under the Permitting menu. Click on the record number for

your permit application, select Inspections then select the Schedule or Request an Inspection

button, select the inspection(s) from the list and Continue. Select the date and verify the

contact and location information, then click Finish.

Common Inspections Include:

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Foundation/Footing

102

Floor/Slab

103

Tie Beam

104

Columns/Pilings

105

Rough Framing

106

Final Structural/Building

107

Insulation

130 Sheathing/Straps/Eng

140 Drainage/Grading

And any required MEP inspections

8. Obtain the Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Occupancy

Once all inspections have passed, the permit is closed and the Certificate of Compliance and/or the

Certificate of Occupancy are issued. Applicants may pull certificate information through eConnect.

eConnect Instructions: Search for your permit application using My Records, the Global Search

or the Search Applications under the Permitting menu. Click on the record number for your

permit application. Select Reports at the top of the screen, select Certificate from the list and a

new window will display the document; options to save or print will be displayed.