Replacement of existing windows, size for size, without alterations to the opening, for a residential structure only.
Required Forms & Documents
- Application for Window, Door and Hurricane Shutters Permit (1 original and 1 copy)
- 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.
- Drawings/Plans (2 copies/sets): Drawing(s) showing location(s) of installation, egress/rescue openings, and sizes of the openings affected by the permit.
- Window Size Requirements by Code Cycle in Charlotte County
- Opening Protection Exception - 2020 Florida Building Code, Existing Buildings - Section 707.4 Exception 1
- Checklist for Residential Door, Window & Shutter Permit Application
- Top Residential Door, Window & Shutter Inspection Mistakes
- Top Residential Door, Window & Shutter Permit Application Mistakes
- 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).
- 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: $5 if Valuation is less than $50,000. If Valuation is $50,000 or more, the Surcharge = 0.025 x Building Fee
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
- Local Carpentry
- Local Door Window and Garage Door
Department Reviews
- Intake/Sufficiency: A review of the application, and its required documents to verify completeness for acceptance and payment of initial fees.
- 50 Percent: Review of improvements proposed to be made to a building located in a Flood Zone so that a comparison can be made between the cost of new & past cumulative work to the market value of the building. If the cost of cumulative improvements or damage repair exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building, the building must be brought up to current floodplain management standards.
- 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.
- 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
- Building Final (925): Made after all work is complete.