Installation of a new or replacement modular home. The modular home must be compliant with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to be installed in Charlotte County.
Required Forms & Documents
All documentation: If applying in person, 2 original signed/sealed sets required; if applying online, 1 original signed/sealed set required
- Application for Construction Permit
- Tree Permit Application Package
- 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/Engineering: Proof of Florida DBPR approval. Must convey the full extent of proposed work – legible and of sufficient clarity. Foundation drawings/plans need to be signed and sealed. If applying for a permit in person, plans must be wet or embossed with a signature. If applying for a permit online, plans must be digitally signed and sealed with a third-party verification (see User Information).
- Elevation Certificate (Final): 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.
- Site Plan
- Survey
- CCU or State of Florida Department of Health (FDOH): Either a Charlotte County Utilities (CCU) application, an approved septic permit from the FDOH, or a letter from the utility company that provides service to that location
- No Public Utility Structures On-Site Affidavit
- Fire Hydrant Accessibility/Location Affidavit
- Public Sewer, Private Septic & Water Service Affidavit
- Subcontractor Worksheet: Required if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric, mechanical, or plumbing
- 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.
Fees
At Time of Application
- Pre-Application: $150
At Time of Issuance
- 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 $5
Before Final Inspection
- Impact Fee: Please visit the Impact Fees page for more information.
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.
Eligible Licenses for This Permit
- 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
- 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.
- State of Florida Department of Health (if applicable): Ensure approval for septic system
- 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 (i.e. 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: Ensure that the applicable regulations are followed in relation to connecting to water or sewer service provided by Charlotte County Utilities (CCU)
- 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.
Inspections
- Dependent upon the project location and scope of work. Inspections will show on job card.