Application - Pool (Form F-DCD-1008) is the City of Cape Coral Building Division application for a permit to build a pool and its related work. It is one of the Cape Coral permit applications published in the city's Permit Document Center. The form collects contractor and property details, the pool components being built, safety options, setback distances and a notarized applicant signature. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The city publishes the original at capecoral.gov, and the form states that it must be printed on legal size paper (8.5 x 14”).
Last updated
What is F-DCD-1008?
Application - Pool (Form F-DCD-1008) is the City of Cape Coral Building Division form for requesting a permit to construct a pool and related work, such as a deck, cage, fence, spa or fountain, at a Cape Coral property.
The two-page form opens with a contractor block: contractor business name, license holder's name, City Registration #, State License # and contact details. A To Construct list follows, with boxes for Pool Shell, Concrete Deck, Pool Cage, Fence, Spa/Hot Tub, Cage w/pan roof, Fountain and Paver Deck. It also asks whether construction includes a retaining wall and which safety options apply: Safety Pool Barrier, Alarms, Pool Cover or Self-Closing Latching Doors (home to pool).
The property block records the owner, site address, Strap #, block, lot and unit, whether it is a corner lot or waterfront property, the setback distances on each side, and whether the home is under construction, with its building permit number and valuation. A Fill Placement Affidavit covers excavated fill placed on a vacant lot.
By signing, the applicant certifies that no work began before the permit was issued, that a contract exists with the owner or agent, and that the Homebuyers Protection Act was explained to the owner. The applicant also accepts responsibility for the current Florida Building Code and for review, permit and impact fees. The signature must be notarized.
The Permit Document Center also lists Application - Pool for fountains and for pool equipment relocation, the latter noting its limited scope of work. It lists other applications for other pool-related jobs, such as heaters, deck additions and demolition. The printed footer reads "revised 11/10/2018" and "F-DCD-1008 Pool Application.doc".
Who needs to file F-DCD-1008?
The contractor who will build the pool, together with the property owner, uses this application to request a pool permit from the City of Cape Coral Building Division. The contractor block asks for the business name, the license holder's name, the City Registration # and the State License #. The applicant certifies that a contract with the owner or agent of the property is in place.
- Property owner or agent: the form records the owner's contact details and carries an owner's affidavit and an owner's electronic submission statement, declared under penalty of perjury. A warning to the owner explains the Notice of Commencement.
- Applicant: the name of the applicant is typed or printed, and the applicant's signature must be notarized.
- Contractors placing excavated fill on a vacant lot: complete the Fill Placement Affidavit, which names the lot and commits to restoring it before final inspection.
Other work uses other forms. The Permit Document Center lists Application - Miscellaneous or Application - Trade for pool heaters, Application - Miscellaneous for pool deck additions and pool demolition, and Application - Enclosure/Fence for fence permits. The form itself says that electrical work, plumbing, signs, wells, pools, furnaces, boilers, heaters, tanks and air conditioners each need a separate permit.
When to file F-DCD-1008
Submit the application before any work begins: the applicant certifies on the form that no work or installation has commenced before the permit is issued. The form prints no filing deadline of its own. Its office-use block records the permit's issue date and expiration date, which the Building Clerk enters.
The form warns that a Notice of Commencement must be recorded and posted on the job site before the first inspection. The Permit Document Center lists the Notice of Commencement (revised 8/18/2025) with the pool documents and says it applies if the value or cost of the project is $2,500 or more. The form also advises consulting your lender or an attorney before starting work or recording the notice if you intend to obtain financing.
Documents you need
- Notice of Commencement: the form says it must be recorded and posted on the job site before the first inspection, and the Permit Document Center lists it as applicable if the project value or cost is $2,500 or more.
- Burrowing Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit: listed with the pool permit documents on the Permit Document Center; check the pool guidelines or ask the Building Division whether it applies to your site.
- Master Pool Site-Specific Pool Electric Attestation: listed with the pool permit documents on the Permit Document Center; check the pool guidelines for when it is used.
How to fill out F-DCD-1008
Enter the contractor information
Fill in Contractor Business Name, License Holder's Name, mailing address, City, State, Zip, City Registration #, State License #, Phone #, Fax # and Email.
Check what you will construct
Under To Construct, check each item that applies: Pool Shell, Concrete Deck, Pool Cage, Fence, Spa/Hot Tub, Cage w/pan roof, Fountain or Paver Deck.
Answer the retaining wall question
Answer whether construction includes a retaining wall, using the entry printed on the form.
Mark the safety options
Check the options that apply: Safety Pool Barrier, Alarms, Pool Cover or Self-Closing Latching Doors (home to pool).
Enter the property owner details
Give the Property Owner, phone, fax, email and main address, then the Block, Lot and Unit, the site address with City, State and Zip, and the Strap #.
Record lot features and setbacks
Answer the Corner Lot and Waterfront Property entries and enter the setback distances for North, South, East and West.
Report building permit status
Answer whether the home is under construction and, if so, enter the Building Permit # and the valuation.
Complete the Fill Placement Affidavit
If excavated fill will go on a vacant lot, enter the name of the party performing the construction and the location of that lot. Initial the certification when done.
Complete the owner's affidavit and date
Read the owner's affidavit and electronic submission statement, then enter the day, month and year in the acknowledgment line.
Print the applicant name and sign
Type or print the name of the applicant and sign. The notary block (state, county, date, identification, notary's signature and printed name) is completed in front of the notary.
Review, download and print the PDF
Check every entry, leave the FOR OFFICE USE ONLY block empty, then download the completed PDF from FillingPDF and print it on legal size paper (8.5 x 14”) for signing before a notary.
How to submit F-DCD-1008
The form prints no mailing address, portal or appointment rule, so submit it through the City of Cape Coral Building Division's permitting channels. The city publishes the application and its related pool documents in the Permit Document Center. Ask the Building Division which channel it accepts for pool permits.
Before you submit, check these points on the form:
- Paper size: print it on legal size paper (8.5 x 14”).
- Signature: the applicant's signature must be notarized. The notary block asks for the state and county, the date, how the signer is identified, and the notary's signature and printed name.
- Initials: the certification on page 1 ends with an initials line.
- Fees: the applicant accepts responsibility for all review fees, permit fees and impact fees, and the form has a Payment method line at the top. The form prints no amounts, so ask the Building Division for them.
- Guidelines: the Permit Document Center lists In-Ground Pool Guidelines, Pool - Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Swimming Pools and Pool - Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act with the pool documents.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the City of Cape Coral Building Division's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Printing the form on letter-size paper when it states it must be printed on legal size paper (8.5 x 14”).
- Signing the applicant line without a notary; the form requires the applicant's signature to be notarized.
- Starting work before the permit is issued, although the applicant certifies that no work or installation has commenced.
- Not recording and posting the Notice of Commencement before the first inspection, which the form warns could mean paying twice for improvements.
- Leaving the initials line blank after the contractor certification on page 1.
- Assuming this permit also covers electrical work, plumbing, wells or heaters; the form says a separate permit must be secured for each.
- Skipping the Strap #, the setback distances for north, south, east and west, or the corner lot and waterfront entries.
- Writing in the FOR OFFICE USE ONLY block, where the city records its approvals, permit number and issue and expiration dates.
- Using this application for a pool heater, pool deck addition or pool demolition, which the Permit Document Center lists under other applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cape Coral pool application (Form F-DCD-1008)?
Application - Pool (Form F-DCD-1008) is the City of Cape Coral Building Division application for a permit to construct a pool and related items such as a deck, cage, fence, spa or fountain. It records contractor and property details and ends with a notarized signature.
Where do I find Cape Coral permit applications for a pool?
The City of Cape Coral lists them in its Permit Document Center on capecoral.gov. Under the Pool category you will find Application - Pool, the In-Ground Pool Guidelines, the Pool Safety Barrier guidelines and the Notice of Commencement, among other documents.
Does the Cape Coral pool application have to be notarized?
Yes. The form says the signature of the applicant must be notarized, and it includes a notary block for the state, county, date, how the signer was identified, and the notary's signature and printed name.
What size paper do I print the pool application on?
Legal size paper, 8.5 x 14 inches. The form prints this instruction at the top of page 1, so set your printer to legal size before printing the completed PDF.
Is Application - Pool also used for a fountain or pool equipment relocation?
The Permit Document Center lists Application - Pool under both Fountain and Pool Equipment Relocation, noting the limited scope of work for the relocation. Pool heaters, deck additions and demolition are listed with other applications.
Do I need a Notice of Commencement with a pool permit?
The form warns that a Notice of Commencement must be recorded and posted on the job site before the first inspection. The Permit Document Center says it applies if the project's value or cost is $2,500 or more.
Does this permit cover electrical and plumbing work?
No. The form states that a separate permit must be secured for electrical work, plumbing, signs, wells, pools, furnaces, boilers, heaters, tanks and air conditioners, among other work. Ask the Building Division which permits your project needs.
Can I fill out the Cape Coral pool application online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application to the city; you submit it through the Building Division's channels.
Ready to fill out F-DCD-1008?
Fill out F-DCD-1008 now