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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).


Community Development Director - Ben Bailey

Ben Bailey

Community Development Director Ben Bailey currently serves as the Community Development Director for Charlotte County which oversees all aspects land development within the County.

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Department News

**CORRECTION** Repairing Damage After Hurricanes: Understanding FEMA’s 50% Rule

**CORRECTION** Repairing Damage After Hurricanes: Understanding FEMA’s 50% Rule

Oct. 18, 2024 5:13 pm

As residents begin repairing their homes after the damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Charlotte County Community Development urges homeowners to be aware of FEMA’s 50% Rule when assessing and planning repairs to their damaged properties. This rule helps homeowners decide how to move forward with repairs and stay within local and federal guidelines. 

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Power Restoration Update for Barrier Islands

Power Restoration Update for Barrier Islands

Oct. 17, 2024 2:06 pm

Many homes and businesses on our barrier islands are still without power after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Florida Power & Light is actively working to restore electrical services, but Charlotte County Community Development emphasizes that safety is a top priority. In some instances, FPL linemen may find that certain electrical services cannot be safely restored.

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South Gulf Cove Lock Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

South Gulf Cove Lock Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Oct. 15, 2024 1:49 pm

The South Gulf Cove lock has reopened for daily manned operation from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. only.

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