The addition of new, or replacement of existing, siding or soffit at an existing residential structure. General maintenance does not require a permit. If in doubt, please contact us before performing work.
Required Forms & Documents - At Application Submittal
- Application for Siding, Soffit and Stucco Permit (1 original signed): Note: form is not required for online submittals.
- Notice of Commencement (1 copy signed and recorded): Required when any improvement for which the direct contract price is greater than $5,000. Must be submitted before scheduling the first inspection.
- 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: $90
- Surcharge: $4
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 (shall not lease, rent or sell the property for one (1) year from permit completion).
- Certified Building
- Local Aluminum
- Local Carpentry
- Local Door, Window, Garage Door
- Local Cabinet, Trim, Carpentry
- 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.
- 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):
- In-Progress Siding Inspection (508): Will be conducted at a maximum of 90% completion and will be checked for material type, nail size, spacing and type per manufacture’s installation instructions. Water resistive barriers will be verified the installation is per manufacturer’s instructions. Product Approvals/NOAs will be required to be on the work site for the inspection.
- In-Progress Soffit Inspection (508): Will be conducted at a maximum of 90% completion and will verify material type, nail size, spacing and type per FBCR 703.11.1.4. Product Approvals/NOAs will be required to be on the work site for the inspection.