Residential Modular Home

Installation of a home built off-site and certified by the Department of Community Affairs (a division of the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation).

Required Forms & Documents

• Application for Construction Permit (1 original signed)
• Tree Permit Application Package (1 original and 1 copy): Includes the spreadsheet and sample tree site plan.
• Survey (2 copies/sets)
• Site Plan (2 copies/sets)
• Drawings/Plans/Engineering: Proof of Florida DCA approval. Must be wet seal if applying for a permit through our office. Digitally signed and sealed engineered plans for contractors using our online portal.
• CCU or Health Department (1 copy): Either a Charlotte County Utilities (CCU) application or approved septic permit from the Health Department
• Affidavit - No Public Utility Structures On-Site (1 original signed) 
• Affidavit - Fire Hydrant Accessibility/Location (1 original signed)
• Affidavit - Public Sewer, Private Septic & Water Service (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 1 copy): Submit if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric, mechanical, plumbing or roofing.
• Elevation Certificate - "Final" (2 originals): Prepared by a registered surveyor, is required if the property is within the Special Flood Hazard Area. The certificate must be submitted for approval prior to requesting any Final Inspections. The document may be emailed to FloodInfo@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
• 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

• Pre-Application Fee: $150

• Address Assignment: $15
• Zoning Review: $50
• Natural Resources: $55
• Tree: $70
• Line & Grade: $310
• Building: 0.004 x ICC Valuation if more than or equal to $50,000 in valuation - less the Pre-Application Fee
• Surcharge: 0.025 x Building Fee; minimum of $4

• Impact Fee: $7804 - Unincorporated Charlotte County. Visit the Impact Fees page for more information.
• Impact Fee: $7878.43 - Unincorporated Charlotte County & Englewood Fire District. The Englewood Fire District's impact fee of $359.43 is included.

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 Obtain 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.
• Addressing: Verify that a property has an address and, if it does not, one is created (note: there is a fee of $15 to create a new address).
• 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.
• Fire (if applicable): Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the National Fire Prevention Code (NFPA).
• Health: Ensure that the approval for a septic system is received prior to issuance of the permit (Note: this is a State of Florida & not a county government department).
• Natural Resources: Verify that the proposed work will not impact a protected species (such as scrub jays, gopher tortoises, etc.). This includes coastal lighting impact on sea turtles.
• Overlay Districts or Zones (where applicable): Review the proposed structure or work to ensure compliance with any Overlay District or Zone provisions specific to the location of the property or structure (this includes items such as Historical Review, Manasota Key Advisory Committee Review, Charlotte Harbor CRA Review, etc.).
• 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.
• Tree: Verify that trees proposed for removal are not Heritage Trees and ensure that the required amount of trees needed to be planted are indicated on the required drawings.
• Utilities Department: Ensure that the applicable regulations are followed in relation to connecting to water or sewer service provided by Charlotte County Utilities Department (CCUD).
• 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.