Sanibel New Resident Guide
As a new resident of The City of Sanibel, here are some helpful resources. Start by signing up for City of Sanibel Emails to receive important information and announcements regarding emergency info, meetings, events, traffic updates and overall City of Sanibel updates.
Sanibel Utilities – You can find information about utilities on the City of Sanibel website.
*Sewer – City of Sanibel
*Trash – City of Sanibel
*Island Water Island Water Association 239.472.1502
*Electric – Lee County Electric Coop (LCEC)
*Internet Services – Xfinity , Quantum Fiber or StarLink.
Sanibel Causeway Tolls– You’ll want to purchase a LeeWay transponder. There are different payment plans and programs you can purchase depending on your expected frequency of use. Visit Lee County Tolls – LeeWay for more information.
Lee County Tax Collector – This is where you’ll go to register your vehicle and drivers license with the state of Florida. It is also where you pay for property taxes, and find information on other specialty licenses such as a business license.
Alert Lee – Enroll in Alert Lee’s community notification system, which will send you emergency alerts and other important announcements.
Hurricane Re-Entry Pass – As a Sanibel resident, you will want to obtain your hurricane re-entry pass BEFORE hurricane season begins. The re-entry pass will allow Sanibel residents and businesses to return on island following an evacuation, once officials have deemed it safe to do so.
Sanibel Resident Beach Pass – Sanibel Island residents can purchase an annual “A” sticker parking permit, which allows you to park at the restricted beach access points.