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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

Englewood Permitting Site Remains Open for Residential Storm Permits

Englewood Permitting Site Remains Open for Residential Storm Permits

Dec. 13, 2024 2:07 pm

The Charlotte County Community Development Department is reminding the public that the pop-up permitting site at the Mac V. Horton West County Annex, located at 6868 San Casa Drive in Englewood, is still open and ready to assist homeowners and contractors with residential storm-related permits.

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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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Permitting Guidelines for Storm Damage Repairs

Permitting Guidelines for Storm Damage Repairs

Oct. 14, 2024 11:35 am

While recovery efforts are underway following Hurricane Milton, the Charlotte County Community Development Department reminds residents that permits are required for most storm damage repairs in accordance with Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code. Storm-related repairs are not exempt from permitting requirements.

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