FAQ's
*How many signatures are needed for the petition?
We would like to have 10,000 registered Lehigh Acres Voters in favor of Incorporation.
*What does Lehigh gain that it currently does not have?
Ability to control our own destiny, Not the county.
*Will taxes go up?
Unkown at this point in time until the feasability study is completed.
*What is the cost of the feasability study?
$30,000-$50,000.
*What will the feasability study tell us?
If the City of Lehigh Acres can financially sustain itself.
*What is required to Incorporate?
Feasibility Study, Petition for Incorporation and backing of the Legislature.
*Will I be forced to connect to water and sewer?
When new waterlines are installed homeowners may have the availability to connect to them but it is not required. Sewer on the other hand when installed is a requirement for homeowners to connect to as it is mandated by State Stutue 64E-6; Chapter 381.00655.