Building a home in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres was platted for sale in the 1950s into individual building lots, close to 120,000 of them across about 96 square miles. It is not a city, so Lee County issues the permits and its fee schedule applies.
Water is the first thing to check. Lee County says about half of all its well permits are issued in Lehigh Acres, and many lots have no central water or sewer at the street. A well and septic system add design, a health department permit and cost, so they belong in the quote from day one.
What a Lehigh Acres build involves
| Permits | Lee County Community Development, filed through the eConnect citizen access portal. An impact letter is part of the application. Well permits and inspections also go through eConnect. |
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| Impact fees | Lee County schedule, flat per home: roads $5,248, schools $2,879, community park $464, regional park $342, Lehigh Acres fire district $738.75, EMS $60, plus a 3% admin fee. About $10,024 in total. |
| Water and sewer | Where the FGUA Lehigh Acres system reaches the lot, you connect to it. Elsewhere the house needs a private well and septic system, which we design and permit. |
| Flood | Unincorporated Lee County uses base flood elevation plus 1 ft for the lowest floor. New FEMA maps for Lee County take effect March 2, 2027. |
| Drainage | Drainage canals in Lehigh Acres are run by the Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District (LAMSID). |
| Wind | All of Lee County is a wind-borne debris region. We use impact-rated windows and doors on every home. |
Figures checked against official Lee County and city sources in October 2026. Fees change, so we confirm current numbers in every estimate.
Lots in Lehigh Acres
Because so much of Lehigh Acres was platted in one go, lots look alike on paper and differ a lot in practice: some are on central water, some need a well, some sit lower and need fill. We look at the parcel before you buy it if you send us the listing.
- Platted single-family lots
- Lots on FGUA water
- Well and septic lots
- Fire district parcels
Homes we've built in Southwest Florida
Over 110 custom homes delivered since 2021. See the full gallery or browse our floor plans.
How a build with us works in Lehigh Acres
- Free consultation and lot review. Tell us your goal, budget and timeline. Send the address and we check the flood zone, utilities and fees for that parcel.
- Plan and fixed-price contract. Pick one of 100+ floor plans or bring your own design. The quote becomes your contract price, starting from $165 per square foot.
- Permits and engineering. We prepare the drawings and file the permit. Permits usually take 2-3 months.
- Build and keys. Construction runs 6-9 months, 8-12 months from permit to keys, with weekly video updates and a 10-year structural warranty.
Building in Lehigh Acres: common questions
Do I need a well and septic system in Lehigh Acres?
Often, yes. Many lots have no central water or sewer at the street, and about half of Lee County's well permits are issued in Lehigh Acres. If FGUA water is available at your lot, you connect to it instead.
What are the impact fees for a new house in Lehigh Acres?
About $10,024 for a single-family home on the current Lee County schedule, including the Lehigh Acres fire district fee and the 3% admin fee. The fire fee rises each May through 2029.
Who issues building permits in Lehigh Acres?
Lee County, because Lehigh Acres is unincorporated. Applications go through the county's eConnect portal.