Lee County Tax Collector’s Office to close North Fort Myers service center

The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office said it will close its North Fort Myers service center on July 31.According to the tax collector's news release, the agency is preparing for the future opening of the new Colonial Service Center in late 2026, while the facility lease in North Fort Myers is set to expire in August 2027.The release states the agency can reduce unnecessary costs and make the best use of taxpayer resources by planning ahead and reusing existing equipment and furnishings.Customers will have access to services at the North Fort Myers office through the end of July, and then at one of the other five service centers throughout the county. The tax collector said no services or positions are being eliminated as part of the change.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.