The Sanibel Police Department has begun issuing residential and commercial Hurricane Re-Entry Permits for 2024.
Residents, property owners, and business operators on Sanibel or Captiva are encouraged to apply for their respective permits to ensure smooth re-entry following a hurricane evacuation.
Residential Permits:
The Residential (Green) Permit is available to residents and property owners on Sanibel or Captiva. To obtain this permit, applicants must provide a valid ID with their Sanibel or Captiva address, or a valid ID along with another proof of residence listed on the application.
The Residential application can be downloaded here , and completed forms, along with required documentation, should be emailed to hurricanepass@mysanibel.com . Permits will be mailed out once the application is processed. Alternatively, residents can bring completed forms to the Sanibel Police Department at City Hall.
Commercial Permits:
The Commercial (Red) Permit is issued to businesses operating on Sanibel or Captiva. Applicants must provide a Sanibel Business Tax Receipt, Lee County Business License, or State of Florida DBPR.
The Commercial application can be downloaded here , and completed forms, along with required documentation, should be emailed to hurricanepass@mysanibel.com . Permits will be mailed out once the application is processed. Alternatively, residents can bring completed forms to the Sanibel Police Department at City Hall.
For questions about obtaining or renewing a Sanibel Business Tax Receipt, contact the Finance Department at (239) 472-9615.
Permit Pickup:
Permits can be picked up at the Sanibel Police Department, located at 800 Dunlop Rd., Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information and to download the application, visit the Sanibel Police Department's website .