Building Division
The City of Cape Coral is in a wind-borne debris region with a wind speed of 160 mph for residential, commercial, and other structures, which may be 170 mph, as referenced in Chapter 16 of the Florida Building Code.
Permitting Counter Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.**
**The last sign-in for the day is at 3 p.m.
Contact Numbers: | |
Permitting | 239-574-0546 |
Automated Inspection Scheduling | 855-636-2824 |
Administration | 239-574-0549 |
Inspection Scheduling Questions/Help | 239-573-3173 |
Click the links below for more information about building in Cape Coral and to access the appropriate permitting fees and forms for the project at hand.
Codes Enforced by the Building Division:
- 2020 (7th Edition) Florida Building Codes (FBC)
Effective for permits with application dates on or after December 31, 2020
- 2017 (6th Edition) Florida Building Codes (FBC)
Effective for permits with application dates between December 31, 2017, and December 30, 2020
Other Resources:
- 2020 FBC Wind Map
For Category II (Single-family homes and many non-residential structures). See also 2020 FBC-B TABLE 1604.5.
- ATC Hazards By Location
(Wind Speed Calculator-Most Buildings are Category II)
- CapeIMS (City of Cape Coral Geographical Information System (GIS))
Check zoning, eagle zones, flood zones, and more
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