New FHA/HUD Financing Rules for Homes in Flood Zones
Dec. 23, 2024 2:10 pm
Starting January 1, 2025, new minimum property standards will go into effect for those purchasing new homes with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). To qualify for FHA financing: the lowest floor must be at least two feet above the base flood elevation, also known as a “2-foot freeboard” requirement. These standards will also apply to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) low-rent public housing programs, ensuring that federally financed homes are more resilient to flooding.
Scrub Jay Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Fees 2025
Dec. 19, 2024 9:30 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.
Englewood Permitting Site Remains Open for Residential Storm Permits
Dec. 13, 2024 2:08 pm
The Charlotte County Community Development Department is reminding the public that the pop-up permitting site at the Mac V. Horton West County Annex, located at 6868 San Casa Drive in Englewood, is still open and ready to assist homeowners and contractors with residential storm-related permits.
New Permitting Process for Residential Trade Permits on Storm-Damaged Properties
Dec. 4, 2024 9:30 am
Charlotte County Community Development has implemented a new permitting process for residential trade permits to ensure safe, compliant repairs for properties damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This applies to residential permits for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, siding/soffit, stucco, and water heaters, whether submitted online or in person.
County Opens Permitting Site in Englewood for Residential Storm-Related Permits
Oct. 23, 2024 10:51 am
The Charlotte County Community Development Department has opened a pop-up permitting site at the Mac V. Horton West County Annex, located at 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood. This location will assist homeowners and contractors with residential storm-related permits.