FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Property owners in Fort Myers Beach have less than a week to apply for extensions on temporary placement permits that were issued after Hurricane Ian, with the deadline set for Tuesday.
The Temporary Placement Permits, originally issued following Hurricane Ian’s devastation, are scheduled to expire on September 23, 2025. Property owners who need more time must submit extension applications by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday to avoid violations.
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council adopted Resolution 25-251 on August 18, creating a pathway for property owners facing hardship situations to request permit extensions under specific conditions. The council recognized that recovery timelines vary for each household affected by the hurricane…