City converting to online permitting system

The city of Sanibel will transition to an online system for building, planning and vegetation permits, business tax receipts and registrations, and contractor’s licenses on Aug. 9. The system can be accessed by visiting www.mysanibel.com and clicking on “Sanibel Online” on the top navigation bar.

Instructional documentation on how to register and navigate the system will be available from the site.

To ensure an efficient transition to the new system, take note of the following important dates:

– Today, Aug. 4, through Aug. 6: No new paper applications will be accepted

– Registration for access to the system began on Aug. 3

– Electronic application submissions via the new online portal will begin Aug. 9

For more information, contact the departments listed below:

– Community Services, Building Division, at 239-472-4555 for building permits

– Community Services, Planning Division, at 239-472-4136 for development permits

– Community Services, Planning Division, at 239-472-4136 for vegetation permits

– Finance Department at 239-472-9615 for business tax receipts and registrations

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