Building Permits in Cape Coral, Florida

PermitStack indexes 17,964 building permits issued in Cape Coral, Florida, with 12,055 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

17,964
Total permits
12,055
Last 12 months
319
Last 30 days
+1%
vs same period prior year
Jun 2, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Pool
1,533
Renovation
777
HVAC
380
Plumbing
351
Electrical
327
Roofing
305
Interior remodel
189
Fire alarm
138
Solar
116
Signage
115

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Cape Coral, Florida. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-02RV26-0019381214 SW 9TH TEROtherI need to bring my boat onto my property whenever I'm going to use it so I can...
2026-05-28RV26-0018544104 NW 36TH LNOtherCleaning my boat
2026-05-27BTRAC26-0011831229 NW 26TH PLOtherAC Change Out
2026-05-25BLDTR26-0024481219 SW 51ST STElectricalComplete wiring using #10 Thhn for the lift and 12-2 for the convenience receptacl...
2026-05-12RV26-0011035211 SW 11TH PLOtherRV permit
2026-05-12RV26-0008751019 NW 38TH AVEOtherLoad a camper
2026-05-11RV26-001247922 SW SANTA BARBARA PLOther10 day RV parking permit
2026-05-11RV26-0015504001 SW 26TH AVEOtherRockwood Travel Trailer
2026-05-11RV26-001200922 SW SANTA BARBARA PLOther10 day rv parking permit
2026-05-10RV26-0013771628 SW 11TH AVEOtherunloading from camping

Access Cape Coral permit data via API

Query Cape Coral, Florida permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Cape Coral permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Cape%20Coral&state=FL&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Cape Coral permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Cape Coral open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Cape Coral data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Cape Coral, Florida was issued on June 2, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Cape Coral permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Cape Coral permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Cape Coral permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Cape Coral building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Cape Coral, Florida is 21 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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