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Lee County Services

Official county offices and public services for everyday resident needs.

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County Government

Lee County Government

County departments, commissioners, public meetings, permits, parks, services and resident information.

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Resident Services

Resident Information Tool

Find commission and school districts, municipalities, utilities, evacuation information, libraries and services by address.

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Human Services

Human & Veteran Services

Financial assistance, homelessness services, veterans assistance, housing and other support programs.

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Housing

Homelessness Assistance

Coordinated Entry, housing referrals, outreach and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness.

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Emergency

Emergency Services

Emergency management, EMS, law enforcement, fire and disaster information.

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Emergency Alerts

AlertLee Notifications

Sign up for severe-weather, evacuation, boil-water, fire, flood and other emergency alerts.

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Transportation

LeeTran

Public bus transportation, ADA paratransit and transportation-disadvantaged services.

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Property

Property Appraiser

Property records, values, exemptions, parcel searches and property information.

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Taxes & IDs

Tax Collector

Property taxes, driver licenses and ID cards, vehicle registrations, titles and other services.

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Courts & Records

Clerk of Court & Comptroller

Court records, jury duty, marriage licenses, passports, public records, forms and Clerk services.

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Public Safety

Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's services, crime prevention, community programs and non-emergency information. For emergencies, call 911.

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Voting

Supervisor of Elections

Register or update registration, request vote-by-mail, and find early voting, polls, sample ballots and election information.

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Education

School District of Lee County

Schools, enrollment, academic programs, transportation, district services and family resources.

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Libraries

Lee County Library System

Library locations, books and digital resources, public computers, educational programs and community services.

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Assistance Directory

Get Assistance Now

Central access to financial, homelessness and veteran-assistance programs.

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Your Local Government

Municipal Government

Lee County has six incorporated municipalities. Choose your city, town or village for local public meetings, permits, utilities and resident services.

City Government

City of Fort Myers

City Hall, City Council, public meetings, utilities, housing, permitting, employment and resident services.

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City Government

City of Cape Coral

City Council, departments, utilities, permitting, parks, public safety and resident services on the city's official redesigned website.

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City Government

City of Bonita Springs

City Council, Neighborhood Services, Community Development, Public Works, Parks & Recreation and city services.

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City Government

City of Sanibel

City Council, city services, public meetings, planning, emergency information and community updates.

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Town Government

Town of Fort Myers Beach

Town Council, public meetings, permitting, utilities, flood and hurricane information, and resident services.

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Village Government

Village of Estero

Village Council, public meetings, planning and zoning, permits, public works, parks and resident services.

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Specialized Support

Community Assistance

Direct paths to nonprofit, state and local organizations offering focused help.

Civil Rights & Legal

Florida Commission on Human Relations

Information and complaints involving discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.

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Employment Rights

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Federal information and assistance for workers and job applicants experiencing workplace discrimination, harassment or retaliation, including instructions for filing a Charge of Discrimination.

Learn about rights and file a charge
Legal Help

Lee County Legal Aid Society

Free civil legal assistance for eligible Lee County residents and online guidance about available services.

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Fair Housing

Lee County Fair Housing

Fair-housing rights, discrimination information, complaint contacts and housing answers.

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Employment

CareerSource Southwest Florida

Career coaching, training, job-search assistance and workforce services for job seekers and employers.

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Food Assistance

Harry Chapin Food Bank

Find nearby food distributions and partner agencies serving Southwest Florida.

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Healthcare

Florida Department of Health — Lee

Public-health programs, clinic services, immunizations, records and community health information.

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Mental Health

SalusCare

Behavioral healthcare, mental-health and substance-use treatment, crisis services and recovery support.

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Domestic Violence

Abuse Counseling & Treatment

Confidential support, a 24-hour helpline, shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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Senior Services

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida

Aging and disability resources, benefits guidance, caregiver support and service referrals.

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Disability Services

Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast

Independent-living skills, advocacy, information and referral, transition services and disability support.

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Veterans

Lee County Veteran Services

Help navigating veteran benefits, claims, resources and local support.

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Reentry

Florida Reentry Resource Center

State reentry information and connections for housing, employment, identification and community support.

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Youth & Families

United Way 211

Free, confidential referrals to local food, housing, healthcare, family and other community services.

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Immigration

USCIS Legal Services Directory

Guidance for finding authorized immigration legal services and avoiding immigration scams.

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Disaster Assistance

Lee County Recovery Resources

Hurricane recovery information, available assistance and community recovery programs.

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Business Development

Southwest Florida Enterprise Center

Business development, technical assistance and resources supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses.

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Business Development

S.C.O.R.E. Southwest Florida

A nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration providing free, expert business mentoring, practical education and resources for entrepreneurs and small-business owners. Experienced volunteer mentors offer real-world guidance to help people navigate challenges and make confident business decisions.

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