Iona & McGregor at a glance
Iona is an unincorporated area of Lee County that stretches along McGregor Boulevard and Summerlin Road between Fort Myers and the bridges to Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. Its canal neighborhoods sit near the mouth of the Caloosahatchee, a short run from San Carlos Bay and the Gulf.
Homes here carry Fort Myers mailing addresses, but most are outside the city, so Lee County handles building and dock permits.
Iona & McGregor waterfront and its lifts
Canal homes in Iona and around Punta Rassa tend to have Gulf-going boats on mid- to high-capacity lifts, and they sit close enough to open water to get real salt exposure. Storm surge from Hurricane Ian reached deep into these neighborhoods.
Many docks have been rebuilt since 2022, so lifts range from new to well-worn. Seasonal owners are common, and lifts left idle for months need a check before the boat goes back in.
Tell us what your Iona & McGregor lift is doing and we'll find a local tech.
Free EstimateMost-requested lift work in Iona & McGregor
- Boat Lift Cable & Pulley Replacement
Close to open water, cables rust faster than further upriver.
- Boat Lift Maintenance & Inspections
Seasonal owners benefit from a check before they return.
- Boat Lift Repair
Lifts that sat through surge often show problems later.
Run it before you leave
If you're away for the summer, run the lift a few times and have it checked before you go. Idle lifts in salt air seize up.
Permits for an Iona & McGregor boat lift
Iona and the McGregor corridor are unincorporated Lee County. Permits for new or replacement lifts go to Lee County, which treats boat lifts as dock and shoreline structures.
Permits for a new or replacement lift go through Lee County Building & Permitting Services, 1500 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901, (239) 533-8585.
Most repair visits need no permit. Installing a new lift is different: building offices commonly want plans showing the lift, its capacity and how it ties to the dock or seawall, plus any electrical work. Ask your contractor to pull the permit in their name.
- Building permits
- Lee County Building & Permitting Services, 1500 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901, (239) 533-8585
- Check your parcel
- Lee County Property Appraiser
Sources: Lee County Department of Community Development, checked November 2026.
Things to check first in Iona & McGregor
- Note when the lift was last run
- Check cables for rust near the waterline
- Confirm your parcel is outside Fort Myers city limits
Your request goes to one licensed local contractor who works your area.
Free EstimateWhat lift work costs in Iona & McGregor
Use these published ranges as a starting point, not a quote. Gulf-going boats mean bigger lifts, and bigger lifts mean larger motors and cable sets. Expect repair prices toward the upper end of the published ranges. See the full cost guide.
Reference figures, not quotes. HomeAdvisor, boat dock repair cost: boat lift repairs about $175–$500, around $340 on average. Boatzon, boat lift cost in 2026: citing Angi, a new boat lift averages about $8,000, with most between $2,000 and $20,000. Checked November 2026.
Iona & McGregor boat lift questions
Is Iona part of Fort Myers?
No. It's unincorporated Lee County with a Fort Myers mailing address.
Should I raise my boat during storm season?
Follow your lift maker's and insurer's guidance; a tech can check the lift is ready before the season.
Do you serve Punta Rassa?
Yes, along with the rest of the Iona and McGregor area.
Also serving near Iona & McGregor
- Fort MyersNortheast up McGregor
- Fort Myers BeachSouth over the bridge
- SanibelWest over the causeway
- Cape CoralAcross the river mouth