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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): 
  • 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

Murdock Village CRA Meeting Sept. 23

Murdock Village CRA Meeting Sept. 23

Sep. 16, 2025 12:37 pm

The Charlotte County Commission, acting ex-officio as the governing board of the Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency, has scheduled a meeting at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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Charlotte County Schedules Job Fair and Expo Sept. 29

Charlotte County Schedules Job Fair and Expo Sept. 29

Sep. 16, 2025 9:28 am

The Charlotte County Human Resources Department, in partnership with Career Source Southwest Florida, has scheduled a job fair and expo from 2-6 p.m., Sept. 29 at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, FL.

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Beware of Scam Emails Imitating Official County Services

Beware of Scam Emails Imitating Official County Services

Sep. 15, 2025 8:40 am

The Charlotte County Community Development Department is warning the public about an ongoing email scam targeting individuals with fraudulent messages that appear to come from the department. These emails are part of a phishing scheme designed to steal sensitive personal information such as financial data.

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