Installation of a carport on residential property.
Required Forms & Documents
- Application for Construction Permit (1 original signed)
- Affidavit for Accessory Structures (1 original signed)
- Notice of Commencement (1 copy signed and recorded): Any improvement for which the direct contract price is greater than $5,000. Must be submitted prior to scheduling the first inspection.
- Site Plan: (2 copies or sets)
- Drawings/Plans/Engineering (2 copies/sets): Engineered drawings. Must be wet seal if applying for a permit through our office. Digitally signed and sealed engineered plans for contractors using our online portal.
- Subcontractor Worksheet
- Letter of Compatibility for Accessory Structures (1 original notarized): Letter of Compatibility for Accessory Structures form (1-page) required if carport is to be greater than 250 sq. ft. in area
- Owner-Builder Permit Information: Please read this information about what and who may qualify for an Owner-Builder permit. An Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement Form must be completed.
- Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement (1 original, personally signed at the permit counter): Eligible Owner-Builders must complete this form in person at the time of application. Required by Florida law in order to be exempt from having to be a licensed contractor (sale, rental or lease of the property is prohibited for 1 year from permit completion).
Fees
At Time of Application
- Building Flat Fee: $90
- Surcharge: $4
At Time of Issuance
- Zoning Review: $22
- ROW Fee: $90
Note: Payments by check should be made payable to either "CCBCC" or Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. Payments are also accepted by Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards.
Licenses That Can Pull This Permit Type
- Owner-Builder: Must not rent or sell the property within one (1) year of completion of the permit.
- Certified Building
- Certified General
- Certified Specialty Structure
- Registered Building;
- Registered General
- Registered Residential;
- Local Aluminum
Department Reviews
- Intake/Sufficiency: A review of the application, and its required documents to verify completeness for acceptance and payment of initial fees.
- Building: A review of the proposed work to ensure that the structure will be in compliance with the applicable structural requirements of the Florida Building Code. This also includes wind loads and flood loads.
- Right-of-Way: A review the proposed work for impacts to the county right-of-way (ROW) and/or easements and determine what, if any, inspections will be required.
- Zoning: A review the proposed work for compliance with the land development regulations. This includes zoning, setbacks and any other regulations pertaining to the location and type of structure.
- Permit Issuance: At this point, work may commence. The applicant will receive an approved copy of the permit package, and an Inspection Card to be posted at the site.
Typical Inspections
Inspection Type (IVR System Code):
- Building Final (925): Made after all work is complete.
- ROW Final (986)
- Slab (201)
- Zoning Final (965)