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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): 
Last customer served at 3:30 p.m. 
  • 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).

Department News

County To Implement Enhanced Security Procedures for Commission Meetings

County To Implement Enhanced Security Procedures for Commission Meetings

March 28, 2025 9:19 am

Beginning with the April 8, 2025 County Commission meeting in the Charlotte County Administration Center, the county will be implementing enhanced security procedures.

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FDEM Hosts Elevate Florida Program Assistance Virtual Sessions March 25

**CORRECTION** FDEM Hosts Elevate Florida Program Assistance Virtual Sessions March 25

March 21, 2025 11:04 am

The Florida Division of Emergency Management is hosting two virtual application assistance sessions for Elevate Florida, a statewide residential mitigation program designed to protect homes and communities from natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods. These sessions will take place March 25 from noon-1 p.m. and again from 5-6 p.m.

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Florida Division of Emergency Management Launches Statewide Residential Mitigation Program, Elevate Florida

Florida Division of Emergency Management Launches Statewide Residential Mitigation Program, Elevate Florida

Feb. 7, 2025 10:02 am

The Florida Division of Emergency Management has launched Elevate Florida, the state’s first residential mitigation program aimed at enhancing community resilience by protecting private residences from natural hazards.

The Elevate Florida application portal is now open. Residents can apply by creating an account and completing an application at http://fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate.

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