That’s the message from the Town of Fort Myers Beach. Hurricane Helene caused water damage to structures throughout the island and if you are in doubt if your repairs need to be permitted, you should call the town and ask.
Following Hurricane Ian a lot of repairs were done without permits. Some of that work is starting to be found and the repercussions of doing the work without permits are starting to be felt. For just under two years Mayor Dan Allers has said that if you do work without a permit you will eventually get caught.
Here’s the message the town has shared with residents following the most recent storm: “The Town of Fort Myers Beach began its damage assessment process following Hurricane Helene and would like to remind you that it is illegal to do work without a permit. As we assess the homes and businesses on the Island, please be smart and call our permitting staff at 239-765-0202 or email us at buildingpermits@fmbgov.com with any questions you may have. It’s always better to reach out to us before we have to reach out to you.”
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