Building Construction

Building Construction is a division of the Community Development department. It is responsible for the following services: plan review, building permits, inspections, Florida Building Code compliance, and contractor licensing compliance for the building trades.

• BuildingConstruction@CharlotteCountyFL.gov (primary email box)
• BlowerDoorReports@CharlotteCountyFL.gov (blower door documents and duct leakage as required)
• ContractorLicensing@CharlotteCountyFL.gov (insurance documents)
• FloodInfo@CharlotteCountyFL.gov (elevation certificates & drainage as-built surveys)
• OnlinePermitting@CharlotteCountyFL.gov (NOCs & subcontractor changes)
• PermitResubmittal@CharlotteCountyFL.gov (resubmittals & plan changes)
• PrivateProvider@CharlotteCountyFL.gov (private provider documents)
• TermiteCertificates@CharlotteCountyFL.gov (termite certificates)
• Zoning@CharlotteCountyFL.gov (zoning related documents)

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. for next day service.

Permit counter and phone hours (except holidays): 

• Monday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last customer taken at 3:30 p.m. Phones are not answered after 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday through Friday - 7:30 a.m to 4 p.m. Last customer taken at 3:30 p.m. Phones are not answered after 3:30 p.m.

Inspector hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (in the field only) Monday through Friday (except holidays).

• Permit Application Information by Permit Type:
  • Commercial Permits
  • Residential Permits
  • ROW Permits
• Wind Risk Category Maps 2020 FBC
• Citizen Access Portal (Online Permits)
• Protected Species Permit Information
• ROW (Right-of-Way) Permits Information
• Excavation Permit Information
• Erosion Control Violations (New Construction Only)
• Green Building Program
• Code of Laws and Ordinances
• Who to Contact for Permitting, Plan Review and Inspections Information