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Property Maintenance in Fort Myers, FL (2026)

2 verified property maintenance rules for Fort Myers, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Property Blight

Fort Myers cites and orders repair, vacation, or demolition of unsafe or condemned structures under Code of Ordinances Article IV, with code enforcement board hearings and liens up to $250 per day for noncompliance.

Fort Myers Unsafe Structure Enforcement

Significant Restrictions

Fort Myers Code of Ordinances § 54-162

A statement warning that failure to complete the required action by the time specified will result in a hearing before the code enforcement board; a lien not to exceed $250.00 per day; an order that the structure be vacated immediately, be demolished, or, alternatively, the posting of a performance bond to ensure the structure's rehabilitation; and/or foreclose on the property to recover the fi...

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Fort Myers requires every property owner to keep weeds, grass and underbrush cut to 12 inches or less and clear junk, or the city does it and bills a $50-$150 fee.

Fort Myers Wild Growth and Weed Clearance

Some Restrictions

Fort Myers Code of Ordinances § 54-119

All owners, agents, custodians, lessees and occupants of real property within the city shall, in accordance with the notice set forth in section 54-118, cut and keep cut, to a height of not exceeding 12 inches, all wild growth on any property owned, controlled or occupied by them within the city and shall remove any junk, trash, garbage, filth, abandoned automobiles and appliances, or other nox...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Fort Myers city rules.

Property Maintenance in Lee County