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941.743.1200
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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Community Development

Mission: To administer and enforce the county's land development & building construction regulations, the Florida Building Code, and the preparation and implementation of the county's Comprehensive Plan.

Automated Inspection Request System (AIRS) phone: 941.833.4086. Available 24/7. Must call by 8 p.m. for next day service.

Online inspection scheduling: Contractors only. Available 24/7. Request must be made by 8 p.m. to be eligible for next day service.

Permit counter and phone hours (except holidays): 
Last customer served at 3:30 p.m. 
  • Monday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Inspector hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (in the field only) Monday through Friday (holidays).

Department News

Community Services Parks Status Update

Community Services Parks Status Update

Nov. 12, 2024 1:28 pm

Charlotte County Community Services has reopened three additional parks. 

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Understanding FEMA's 50% Rule for Post-Hurricane Repairs

Understanding FEMA's 50% Rule for Post-Hurricane Repairs

Oct. 30, 2024 2:13 pm

As residents continue to repair their homes after the damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Charlotte County Community Development reminds homeowners to be aware of FEMA’s 50% Rule when assessing and planning repairs to their damaged homes. This rule helps homeowners decide how to move forward with repairs and stay within local and federal guidelines. 

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County Opens Permitting Site in Englewood for Residential Storm-Related Permits

County Opens Permitting Site in Englewood for Residential Storm-Related Permits

Oct. 23, 2024 8:18 am

The Charlotte County Community Development Department has opened a pop-up permitting site at the Mac V. Horton West County Annex, located at 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood. This location will assist homeowners and contractors with residential storm-related permits.

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