Charlotte County Building Permit Information and Updates
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The Frame
Residents and business owners must obtain permits for construction, repairs, or system installations to comply with state law, and new legislation (HB 803) will change how permit expiration dates are calculated starting July 1, 2026.
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Property owners
They are required to obtain permits for construction and repair work and must adhere to new expiration date calculations starting in 2026.
Contractors
They must comply with permitting requirements and state-mandated expiration schedules when performing work for clients.
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Key Facts
- Starting July 1, 2026, HB 803 changes how permit expiration dates are calculated based on the Florida Building Code update cycle.
- Permits issued between July 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026, expire one year from issuance.
- Permits issued between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2028, expire on December 31, 2029.
- Permits issued between January 1, 2029, and December 31, 2029, expire one year from issuance.
- Permits issued between January 1, 2030, and December 31, 2031, expire on December 31, 2032.
- A pop-up permitting site for residential storm-related permits is located at 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood.
- The main permitting office is located at 18400 Murdock Circle.
- Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code requires a permit for any construction, alteration, repair, demolition, or installation of electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.
- Permit expiration dates can be extended by passing required inspections.
- Over-the-counter permits (Residential Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Roof) require minimal or no plans review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for my home repair project?
Where can I apply for a permit in person?
How will the new law (HB 803) affect my permit expiration date?
Why It Matters
Residents and business owners must obtain permits for construction, repairs, or system installations to comply with state law, and new legislation (HB 803) will change how permit expiration dates are calculated starting July 1, 2026.
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Permit Expiration Reform
Florida is moving toward a standardized, code-cycle-based expiration system for building permits starting July 1, 2026, replacing the traditional one-year expiration model.
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Sources
www.charlottecountyfl.gov
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