Independence Day Holiday Observance – Friday, July 4, 2025
June 27, 2025 9:00 am
The Charlotte County Community Development Department will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Any inspections scheduled for Friday, July 4, 2025, will be rescheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025.
Change in Digital Signature Certificate Provider
April 23, 2025 2:20 pm
We would like to inform our online permit users that Entrust has officially transferred its public certificate business to Sectigo. As a result of this transition, Entrust will no longer issue third-party digital signatures, effective immediately.
Requesting Your Water Meter at the Right Time
Feb. 28, 2025 2:00 pm
The Charlotte County Utilities and Community Development Departments would like to remind the building industry about the appropriate time to request a water meter installation. Ensuring the property is ready before requesting a water meter will streamline the building process and help reduce Charlotte County Utilities’ backlog for meter installations.
Beware of Scam Emails Imitating Official County Services
Jan. 23, 2025 10:44 am
The Charlotte County Community Development Department is warning the public about an ongoing email scam targeting individuals with fraudulent messages that appear to come from our department. These emails are part of a phishing scheme designed to steal sensitive personal information such as financial data.
Englewood Area Fire Control District Impact Fee Rate Increase Effective Jan. 1, 2025
Jan. 6, 2025 8:00 am
The Charlotte County Community Development Department wishes to inform the public about the updated Fire Impact Fee rates announced by the Englewood Area Fire Control District. These changes, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, are necessary to fund critical capital improvements and expansions required to support the Fire District’s services in response to ongoing regional growth.