Englewood Permitting Site Open
Sep. 11, 2026 1:18 pm
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.
Damage Assessment Reports (DAS) Advisory
Sep. 11, 2026 1:16 pm
The purpose of a Damage Assessment Report is to document structures in Charlotte County that have been impacted by natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding), fires, or any other event that causes damage to a structure. DAS reports may apply to both commercial and residential structures.
Repetitive Loss Mailers
Sep. 11, 2026 1:14 pm
Residents in affected areas may receive a mailer with information regarding repetitive loss. This information is provided by Charlotte County Community Development on behalf of FEMA.
Permitting Changes Under House Bill 803
Sep. 11, 2026 1:10 pm
The following are updates under House Bill 803.
Scrub Jay Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Fees 2026
Dec. 3, 2025 10:25 am
The Charlotte County Scrub Jay Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) was implemented to address construction and development impacts to the Florida Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) and Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon corais couperi) throughout the County. The plan runs over a 30‐year period, which began in 2015, and established a Reserve to serve as compensation for loss of occupied scrub jay habitat.
As part of the plan, Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources is required to periodically audit and assess development fees to ensure the fees generated by the HCP adequately cover the costs of maintaining the Reserve. As required by Section 5.4.5 of the HCP on Nov. 8, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved adjusting the Scrub jay development fee, which will become effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Charlotte County Community Development Honored with National Award for Digital Innovation
Sep. 30, 2025 10:17 am
The Charlotte County Community Development Department has received an Outstanding Achievement Award in the 2025 Government Experience Awards, presented by the Center for Digital Government, for its innovative improvements to the county’s digital permitting services.
Fake Emails Impersonating County Staff
Sep. 24, 2025 3:05 pm
The Charlotte County Community Development Department is alerting residents to a new wave of fraudulent emails impersonating county staff. These fraudulent messages are part of an ongoing phishing scheme designed to deceive recipients into sharing personal or financial information.
Beware of Scam Emails Imitating Official County Services
Sep. 15, 2025 8:41 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.