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Required Documents for Permits
Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code requires a permit as follows: "Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required permit." Visit What Does Not Require a Permit for a list of items or work not requiring a permit.
View the required documents, forms, review stops, inspections and fees. "Over-the-counter" type permits are Residential Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Roof, which require minimal or no plans review.
Update to Dock and Boat Lift Permits
Effective October 1, 2026, all dock and boat lift permit applications must include a survey, site plan, or hand-drawn site plan drawn to scale.
- All existing and proposed structures.
- All applicable easements.
- The applicable MHWL, Mean Average Water Line, or Ordinary High-Water Line.
- For developed properties, the distance from the existing house to the water line.
- For properties with a seawall, the distance from the seawall to the MHWL.
- The distance from the MHWL to the proposed structure extending seaward.
- For vacant properties, the distance from the edge of pavement to the water line and from the water line to the proposed structure extending seaward.
Please ensure all required dimensions and information are provided with applications submitted on or after October 1, 2026, to avoid delays in the review process.
Permits Expiration Changes Under HB 803
Effective July 1, 2026, Florida law changes how permit expiration dates are calculated.
In general, permits issued on or after July 1, 2026, will expire one year after issuance or on the effective date of the next edition of the Florida Building Code, whichever is later.
Because Florida Building Code updates occur on a statewide cycle, permits issued during certain periods may have expiration dates that extend beyond one year from issuance.
| Permits Issued | Initial Expiration Date |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 | One year from permit issuance |
| January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2028 | December 31, 2029 |
| January 1, 2029 - December 31, 2029 | One year from permit issuance |
| January 1, 2030 - December 31, 2031 | December 31, 2032 |
Important: Permit expriation dates may be extended by passing inspections in accordance with Florida Building Code and County procedures.
Note: The expiration dates shown above are based on the Florida Building Commission's curently anticipated Building Code update schedule. Future code adoption dates may change and could affect permit expiration calculations.
Florida Product Approval Program
In order to expedite processing, please ensure that you have all of the required documentation completed and any applicable State of Florida Product Approval numbers (FL#) or Miami-Dade County Product Approval numbers (NOA#) available at the time of application. For more information, view the Florida Product Approvals & Notices of Acceptance document.
Contact Permitting
- OnlinePermitting@CharlotteCountyFL.gov
Submit Notices of Commencement (NOCs) and subcontractor changes -
PermitResubmittal@CharlotteCountyFL.gov
Submit resubmittals and plan changes