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	Licensing & Permitting Process
	The Cape Coral Economic Development Office has developed this section as an overview to assist with the licensing and permitting process in Cape Coral. The City department primarily responsible for Cape Coral licenses and permits is the Department of Community Development (DCD). Businesses can check the status of their Building Permit application online on the City of Cape Coral’s website. Please click on this direct link to the Permit Search feature. Contact our Economic Development Office today for assistance with relocating or expanding your business to Cape Coral, Florida.

	City of Cape Coral Customer Advocate Program
	Starting or expanding a business in Cape Coral? Need help with commercial permitting? Our Customer Advocate Program is helping businesses navigate the Cape Coral permitting process. Your timeline is our timeline! You can reach Tammy and Michelle at (239) 573-3172 or twhitaker@capecoral.net

	Contacts
	City of Cape Coral City Hall 1015 Cultural Pk Blvd. Cape Coral, FL 33990 www.capecoral.net Department of Community Development: (Permitting and Building/Planning Division) (239) 574-0546 Business Tax Receipt/Licensing: (239) 574-0430 Certificate of Use/Zoning: (239) 574-0553 Fire Dept. Division of Life Safety: (239) 242-3264 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm


	The Business Tax Receipt (BTR), formerly Occupational License, is an annual tax for exercising the privilege of engaging in business. The BTR is issued by the Department of Community Development's Licensing Office.


	The Certificate of Occupancy (CO) indicates that the structure in which the business is housed is habitable. The CO is issued by the Building Division of the Department of Community Development (DCD) to the building owner.


	The Certificate of Use (CU) is issued by the City of Cape Coral to indicate that the business location is consistent with zoning regulations and that inspections have been completed. You may apply for the CU at the Department of Community Development (DCD) after approval by the Zoning Office.

	Economic Development Maps
	Future Land Use Map (2030) This map reflects the City of Cape Coral's future land use districts. Zoning Districts Map This map reflects the City of Cape Coral zoning districts. Community Redevelopment Area Downtown Cape Coral VA Clinic Fact Sheet & Map Review business and investment opportunities in the vicinity of the new 220,000 sf VA Medical Clinic. Veterans Investment Zone (VIZ) Find available parcels in the VIZ around the VA Medical Clinic.

Commercial Build-Out
Moving your business into an existing commercial building? Click here to download our detailed guide to the
Permitting & Licensing Requirements
for existing commercial construction in Cape Coral, Florida.

	Licensing Office
	The City of Cape Coral Licensing/Business Tax Office is now located next to Zoning, at the front desk of the Department of Community Development (DCD), on the first floor of City Hall. The DCD's website can be found by clicking here. Licensing FAQs


	Contact Us We help you find your Ideal Business Location. The EDO can provide powerful demographic reports, industry analysis, workforce data and current zoning information. We’re here to help you!

	Applications
	Commercial Building Permit Application Site Plan Application Certificate of Use and Business Tax Receipt Signage Application All Forms and Applications

	Permitting Guides
	New Commercial Construction Locating in Existing Space Licensing a Home Based Business Certificate of Use/Business Tax Receipt