Lee County Roof, Solar, Opening, and Trade Permit Guide

Lee County eConnect record types include roof, solar, exterior opening, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fence, pool, dock, and other residential permit categories.

Permit takeaway

Lee County's eConnect record types include roof, solar, exterior openings for windows, shutters, and doors, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fence, pool, dock and shore, and residential building permits.

Zoning and placement

Roof, solar, exterior opening, pool, dock, and shoreline work can involve wind exposure, product approvals, flood conditions, coastal review, utility approvals, or zoning review.

Building and trade review

The county encourages online permitting through eConnect and requires contractors to use eConnect for permit applications.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the work includes re-roofing, solar PV, exterior openings, shutters, electrical service, mechanical replacement, pool work, dock work, or coastal and flood exposure.

Documents to prepare

• eConnect account
• Correct record type
• Product approvals
• Equipment or trade specifications
• Plans or site information if required

Inspection planning

• Create the correct eConnect application
• Upload required documents
• Respond to review comments
• Schedule inspections through county systems
• Keep final records

Official sources

• Lee County eConnect Record Types
• Lee County Guides and Forms
• Lee County Inspections FAQ

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.