As we reported last week, the Town of Fort Myers Beach is taking steps to follow through with its plan to remove all property owners and business owners that were granted an Emergency Temporary Use Permit after Hurricane Ian. All of those permits expire on September 23rd.
If a property owner can prove to Town Manager Will McKannay they are experiencing a hardship he may extend those permits. A special application must be filled out before the deadline in order for a property owner or business to be considered. the 4-page application can be viewed HERE.
No new permits are being issued.
Here’s the full letter being sent to permit holders.
Dear Property Owner:
We hope this letter finds you and your family well, and that your journey to recover from the devastating impacts from Hurricane Ian continues to move forward in a positive direction. The Town of Fort Myers Beach sincerely appreciates your strength, patience, and partnership as we continue working together to rebuild and restore our community.
We are writing to provide you with a courtesy reminder that your Temporary Placement Permit expires on September 23, 2025. On August 18, 2025, the Town Council adopted Resolution 25-251, which allows you to apply for an extension of the permit in certain “hardship” situations and subject to certain conditions. Once passed by the Town Council, you may request a copy of Resolution 25-251.
Attached for your convenience is a copy of the Emergency Temporary Placement Permit Extension Application – Hurricane Ian. You may also visit the Town’s website to obtain an electronic copy of the application.
The Town’s goal is to support and work with you proactively in advance of the date your permit expires. Please be aware that in the event no action is taken by you after the expiration of your permit, the matter will be referred to the Town’s Code Enforcement Department, and you may be subject to code enforcement action, potentially resulting in daily fines and other penalties.
Thank you again for your continued cooperation and for being an essential part of our recovery. Together, we will keep moving forward and building a stronger Fort Myers Beach for years to come.
Sincerely,
Thomas Yozzo
Emergency Services Director
Town of Fort Myers Beach
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