Report a Code Violation – Unincorporated Lee County
Important Notice Before You File a Complaint
Under Florida Statute 125.69, anyone reporting a potential code violation must provide their full name and address. Lee County does not accept anonymous complaints and will not create a case without this required information. Your name and address may be verified through public records.
Please be aware that Florida has a broad public records law, meaning any information you provide—including your name and address—will become part of the public record and may be disclosed upon request.
We may already be investigating the issue. Please search existing cases before filing a new complaint. Search by case number, address, or parcel number; look for cases that begin with VIO.
How to File a Complaint
To report a violation, you must include the address of the property in question. You can file a complaint by:
Frequently Asked Questions
Review Code Enforcement FAQ's in the Community Development Knowledge Base.
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What Lee County Code Enforcement Investigates (Unincorporated Areas Only)
Overgrown grass / lot mowing issues
Trash and nuisance accumulation (on private property)
Inoperable, unlicensed, or abandoned vehicles (on private property)
Building without permits or with expired permits
Signs in the public right of way
Zoning violations or unpermitted uses
General building maintenance and unsafe structures
Dock and shoreline issues
Environmental issues, including:
Non-compliance with landscaping codes, development order requirements, and/or zoning conditions
Tree protection violations
Sea turtle protection regulations
Indigenous preserve and exotic vegetation removal
Protected species management plans & monitoring reports
What We Do NOT Investigate
Please contact the appropriate agency for the following issues:
Contact Lee County Code Enforcement:
Phone: 239-533-8895
Email: CodeEnforcement@leegov.com
Lee County Code Enforcement covers Lee County unincorporated areas. For information about the code enforcement process within one of Lee County's municipalities, please contact them directly.