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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

FDEM Hosts Elevate Florida Program Assistance Sessions in Englewood March 19-21

FDEM Hosts Elevate Florida Program Assistance Sessions in Englewood March 19-21

March 10, 2025 9:30 am

The Florida Division of Emergency Management will host a series of application assistance sessions for Elevate Florida. Elevate Florida representatives will be available at Tringali Community Center, 3460 N. Access Road in Englewood, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on March 19-21.

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Florida Division of Emergency Management Launches Statewide Residential Mitigation Program, Elevate Florida

Florida Division of Emergency Management Launches Statewide Residential Mitigation Program, Elevate Florida

Feb. 7, 2025 10:02 am

The Florida Division of Emergency Management has launched Elevate Florida, the state’s first residential mitigation program aimed at enhancing community resilience by protecting private residences from natural hazards.

The Elevate Florida application portal is now open. Residents can apply by creating an account and completing an application at https://fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate.

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Beware of Scam Emails Imitating Official County Services

Beware of Scam Emails Imitating Official County Services

Jan. 23, 2025 10:19 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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