Is Collier County in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?
No. Only Miami-Dade and Broward are in that zone. Collier uses the 1-mph maps adopted in Ordinance 2023-64.
What wind speed applies to my Collier County home?
Between 150 and 170 mph for a Risk Category II home, in 1 mph lines. Designs use the highest adjacent line.
Is all of Collier a debris region?
Yes. Every line is 150 mph or more, so the whole county is a wind-borne debris region.
Which cities need turtle glass?
Two do: Naples under §52-61 and Marco under Ch. 54. Everglades City has no beach rule.
How hard did Ian hit Collier County?
The NHC counts 33 buildings destroyed and over 3,500 with major damage in the county.
Are hurricane windows a different product?
Same product, two names: laminated glass in an impact-tested frame. Ask for the approval number on each unit.
Who handles my Collier permit?
We do. Naples uses CityView, Marco Island its own portal, and Everglades City and unincorporated areas use the county's GMCD portal.
Why does Everglades City use the county?
The city contracts with Collier County for building services under an interlocal agreement.
Which missile test covers my glass?
ASTM E1996's large-missile level applies to glass up to 30 feet above grade. Units mounted higher, like condo floors up the tower, use its small-missile level.
Will Naples or Marco accept a Florida Product Approval?
Yes. A state approval works, and so does a Miami-Dade NOA, provided it lists your unit's size and pressure.
Do impact doors swing in or out in Collier?
Out, for hinged doors. Our hinged impact doors (French and entry doors) swing out. Sliding glass doors and garage doors don't swing.
What do impact doors run in Collier County?
A single French door runs $2,800–$4,000; a French pair runs $3,800–$7,000. Two-panel sliders cost $2,500–$3,500, plus $600–$800 per added panel.
How do I get the insurance credit?
Have a wind-mitigation inspector fill out form OIR-B1-1802 after install, then send it to your carrier.
Can My Safe Florida Home help pay?
On October 20, 2026 the program listed itself as open. The process starts with a no-cost home assessment; the cap is $10,000.
Can my condo board say no to impact glass?
No. Under §718.113(5) and §720.3035(6), boards choose the specs, but code-compliant protection can't be refused.
Is a notice of commencement required?
Yes, for direct contracts past $5,000 under §713.135. Our office records it at the Collier Clerk.
