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.
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.
Permitting/Licensing Enforcement for Building, Repairing, or Altering Docks, Boatlifts, or Seawalls
Aug. 29, 2024 8:47 am
This correspondence is intended for contractors obtaining permits for docks, boatlifts, and seawalls to clarify the requirements regarding electrical work associated with these permits.
Clerk, County Streamline Permitting, Commencement Notices
Aug. 21, 2024 10:08 am
The Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller Roger D. Eaton and the Charlotte County Community Development Department announced the launch of a groundbreaking, streamlined building permit application process.
New Webpage for Streamlined Subdivision Regulations
Aug. 6, 2024 9:36 am
Charlotte County Community Development has launched a dedicated webpage to streamline the platting process for subdivisions, eliminating the need for public hearings.



