New Development in Fort Myers, Florida
65 development projects are moving through Fort Myers, Florida's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (15), commercial (6), institutional/public (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-03.
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionFort Myers projects (YTD 2026)
65
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
630,763
Fort Myers development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 15 |
| Commercial | 6 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Fort Myers right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Creek Apartments | 1455 Lockwood Drive, Fort Myers, FL | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-08-05 |
| 2531 & 2539 Second Street PUD | 2531 & 2539 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL | Civic Actions | continued | 2026-08-05 |
| 1380 Colonial Boulevard PUD Amendment | 1380-1400 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-03 |
| Salvation Army Center of Hope PUD | Fort Myers, FL (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-03 |
| Rezoning 19.79 Acres East Michigan Avenue | Approximate location - south of East Michigan Avenue, west of Ortiz Avenue, and north of Laredo Avenue, Fort Myers, FL | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-08-03 |
| 2531 and 2539 Second Street Rezoning | 2531 and 2539 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-03 |
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Recent Fort Myers projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 4 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
| Continued | 1 |
Fort Myers development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Fort Myers, Florida?
- Boardwalk has indexed 65 development projects in Fort Myers, Florida year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (15). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Fort Myers projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Fort Myers in?
- Fort Myers is in Lee County, Florida.