Charlotte County Disaster Recovery Permitting Guide

• •Temporary RVs and mobile homes are permitted on properties rendered uninhabitable by Hurricane Ian until Sept. 22, 2025.
• •Temporary RVs and mobile homes are permitted on properties rendered uninhabitable by Hurricane Idalia until Aug. 23, 2026.
• •Temporary RVs and mobile homes are permitted on properties rendered uninhabitable by Hurricane Helene until Sept. 23, 2027.
• •Temporary RVs and mobile homes are permitted on properties rendered uninhabitable by Hurricane Milton until Oct. 5, 2027.
• •Unpermitted storm shutters must be removed within 30 days after the end of hurricane season (November 30).
• •Permits can be submitted via the online portal or at the Main Building Construction Office (18400 Murdock Circle) or West County Annex (6868 San Casa Drive).
• •Main office hours are Monday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Tuesday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
• •West County Annex hours are Monday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Tuesday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (last customer).
• •Debris in canals or waterways should be reported to the Florida Division of Emergency Management at FloridaDebrisCleanup.com or 850.366.6007.
• •Mid-County and West Charlotte Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facilities are open Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
• •Samaritan’s Purse provides free cleanup assistance for Hurricane Milton-affected homeowners at 833.747.1234.
• •Occupied structures with storm shutters must maintain at least one means of escape that does not require passing through a lockable door.

Residents whose homes were damaged by hurricanes Ian, Idalia, Helene, or Milton are subject to specific deadlines for temporary RV or mobile home placement and must follow county permitting requirements for all structural repairs.

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