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941.743.1200
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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Community Development

Mission: To administer and enforce the county's land development & building construction regulations, the Florida Building Code, and the preparation and implementation of the county's Comprehensive Plan.

Automated Inspection Request System (AIRS) phone: 941.833.4086. Available 24/7. Must call by 8 p.m. for next day service.

Online inspection scheduling: Contractors only. Available 24/7. Request must be made by 8 p.m. to be eligible for next day service.

Permit counter and phone hours (except holidays): 
  • Monday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Inspector hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (in the field only) Monday through Friday (holidays).

Englewood Permitting Site Open

A pop-up permitting site at 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood, is open for residential storm-related permits. Commercial permits unavailable. Visit the main office at 18400 Murdock Circle for other permits.

Hours: Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Department News

Call for Photo Entries for the Waters of Charlotte County Calendar Contest

Call for Photo Entries for the Waters of Charlotte County Calendar Contest

June 16, 2026 2:07 pm

Submit photos that feature the beauty of our county’s waters. Deadline for entries is Aug. 31, 2026.

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Charlotte County Community Development Receives Florida Planning and Zoning Association Sustainability Award

Charlotte County Community Development Receives Florida Planning and Zoning Association Sustainability Award

May 29, 2026 4:00 pm

The Charlotte County Community Development Department has received the Sustainability Award from the Florida Planning and Zoning Association.

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