Fire Permit Application Update
Aug. 18, 2025 2:38 pm
To comply with Florida House Bill 551 (HB 551), our fire permit application has been updated.
Charlotte County Community Development Launches New Floodplain Platform to Improve Access to Flood Risk Information
Aug. 1, 2025 10:30 am
The Charlotte County Community Development Department has officially launched Forerunner, a new online platform that gives residents quick, easy access to detailed flood information about their properties.
New Online Tool Coming Soon to Help Residents Understand Flood Risk
July 25, 2025 10:05 am
The Charlotte County Community Development Department is preparing to launch a new online platform that will make floodplain information more accessible and easier to understand. Starting Aug. 1, the public will be able to use Forerunner, a digital tool designed to help users better understand their flood risk, navigate compliance requirements, and make more informed decisions when it comes to flood preparedness.
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.