Heating, air conditioning, refrigeration or ventilation (HARV) work, whether new or replacement, at a residential location.
Note: Certain maintenance may be done without a permit - please check before starting work
Required Forms & Documents
- Application for Trade Permit (1 original signed)
- Notice of Commencement (1 copy signed and recorded): Any improvement for which the direct contract price is greater than $15,000. Must be submitted prior to scheduling the first inspection.
- Owner-Builder Permit Information: Please read this information about what and who may qualify for an Owner-Builder permit. An Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement Form must be completed.
- Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement (1 original, personally signed at the permit counter): Eligible Owner-Builders must complete this form in person at the time of application. Required by Florida law in order to be exempt from having to be a licensed contractor (sale, rental or lease of the property is prohibited for 1 year from permit completion).
Fees
At Time of Application
- Building Flat Fee: $90
- Surcharge: $4
Note: Payments by check should be made payable to either "CCBCC" or Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. Payments are also accepted by Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards.
Licenses That Can Pull This Permit Type
- Owner-Builder: Must not rent or sell the property within one (1) year of completion of the permit.
- Certified HARV Class A
- Certified HARV Class B
- Certified Mechanical
- Registered HARV Class A
- Registered HARV Class B
- Registered Mechanical
Department Reviews
- Permit Issuance: At this point, work may commence. The applicant will receive an approved copy of the permit package, and an Inspection Card to be posted at the site.
Typical Inspections
Inspection Type (IVR System Code):
- HVAC Final (945): Made after all connections and equipment are installed and complete.