IMPORTANT NEWS; 

NEW-Automated Inspection Scheduling Phone Line-  941 575 3327

The Building Division administers and enforces the codes and adopted standards as they pertain to building and construction in the City of Punta Gorda. The Division has the responsibility to establish that the homes in which the citizens of the community reside, the buildings in which they work, and the buildings in which they dine, shop, and conduct business meet the adopted standards when these buildings are constructed.

The Building Division is located on the 2nd floor of the City Hall Annex, located at 126 Harvey St. Office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, 

Beginning May 31st, 2023, the Building Division lobby will close each Wednesday at 2 p.m.   This applies to both public access and incoming phone calls. The Building Division will stop accepting customer walk-ins at 1:30 p.m. The changes are being implemented to allow staff more time to process applications to decrease wait times for permits.

Jobsite construction hours are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days a week in residential areas. 

Current Building Codes 

• Florida Building Code- 8th Edition (2023)
  • Building
  • Residential 
  • Existing Building 
  • Energy Conservation
  • Accessibility
  • Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing
  • No local amendments
• 2020 National Electrical Code 
• Florida Fire Prevention Code-8th Edition (2023)

As of December 31, 2023, the 8th Edition Florida Building Code and 2020 National Electric Code are in effect. 

Building Forms

Building Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permits On-Line _{Please note this link is for viewing permit information only. Customers can not apply for building permits online.}

Beware of Home Solicitation Sales whether by phone or door to door sales

Contractor Registration On-Line search

Elevation Certificates

Impact Fee Information

Special Permit Application for Docks

Flood Facts & Natural Disaster Information

National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System

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