Residential Miscellaneous

Any other type of work at a residential location that cannot be done under another permit type but is covered by the Florida Building Code - please check before starting work to determine permitting requirements.

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.
• Subcontractor Worksheet (1 original or copy): Submit if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric, mechanical, plumbing or roofing.
• 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).
• Site Plan (2 copies/sets) Signed and sealed site plans are required for detached guest suite.
• Drawings/Plans/Engineering (2 copies/sets): Drawings showing work being performed. Must be wet seal if applying for a permit through our office. Digitally signed and sealed engineered plans for contractors using our online portal.
• Product Specifications: Product Approval Numbers for materials (e.g. windows, doors, roof covering, siding, soffits, etc.). Product approvals can be researched at floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx (FL#'s) or miamidade.gov/building/pc-search_app.asp (NOA #'s)

Fees

• Building Flat Fee: $90
• Surcharge: $4

At Time of Issuance

• Zoning Review Fee: $22, if applicable
• Right-of-Way Review Fee: $90, if applicable

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 Residential
• Registered Building
• Registered General
• Registered Residential

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

• Inspections for this permit depend on the scope of the permit, and will be listed on your Inspection Card.