Wind Mitigation Inspection in Fort Myers and Lee County

Lee County sits outside the HVHZ but took a direct hurricane hit in 2022, which reshaped a large share of its roofs. Here is what that means for wind mitigation scoring in the Fort Myers area.

Lee County, including Fort Myers, sits outside Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so Question 1 of your form follows the standard statewide code path rather than the Miami-Dade and Broward HVHZ path.

What matters most locally?

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County in September 2022, and a large number of local roofs were replaced or repaired in the years since. That matters directly for your wind mitigation form: a replaced roof deck, new roof covering, or newly installed shutters can move a home into a stronger scoring tier than its original 2000s-era construction would suggest, but the form only reflects what is current, so a pre-Ian inspection report on a post-Ian roof will understate what you actually qualify for. If your roof has been touched since 2022, a fresh inspection is worth prioritizing; see when should you get a wind mitigation inspection.

Finding your home's permit history

The Lee County Property Appraiser site is the starting point for confirming your home's year built and any recorded permit history, including post-storm roofing permits.

What does it cost locally?

Southwest Florida runs slightly above the statewide middle: $90 to $160 standalone, $155 to $245 combined with a 4-point, per the Naples / Southwest Florida regional figures at inspectordata.com, the closest published regional band to Lee County.