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False Alarm Reduction Unit

All alarm users, including homeowners and business owners within Lee County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction, must register their alarm systems, whether monitored or non-monitored, as mandated by County Ordinance 03-09. 

Email: Faru@sheriffleefl.org
Phone: 239 477-1244

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Is Your Property in LCSO Jurisdiction?

Visit the Lee County Property Appraiser website and search your property. Check your STRAP number.

Registration Requirements

One-Time Fee: $25.00 (Non-refundable & non-transferable)
After payment, your permit auto-renews annually at no cost.

Complete the LCSO Alarm Registration Form and submit with payment. We’ll mail your permit via USPS. 

Provide your permit number to your alarm monitoring company.

False Alarm Fines (Per Permit Year)

Under Lee County Ordinance 03-09 section 4 part B , the following fines shall be required for each false alarm per alarm system within one permit year

False Alarm Fine Notes
1st & 2nd
$25.00 each

No fine for 1st if registered

3rd and 4th
$50.00 each
5th & 6th
$100.00 each
7th & 8th
$200.00 each
9th+
$400.00 each

Non-Permitted or Revoked Systems: $200.00 per false alarm.
Sheriff may reduce to $50.00 if registered within 10 days.