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County building official warns contractors of April 1 utility connection fee increase; new Florida Building Code expected later this year

Charlotte County Construction Industry Licensing Board · February 5, 2026
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Charlotte County building officials told the licensing board that utility connection fees will rise April 1 and that the county expects a new edition of the Florida Building Code near year-end; licensing staff also reported recent enforcement activity including a worker‑comp sweep in Babcock Ranch.

Charlotte County building and licensing officials used the board meeting to notify contractors of an April 1 increase in utility connection (impact) fees and to remind attendees that a new edition of the Florida Building Code is expected by the end of the year.

Ben Bailey, community development director and building official, told the board: "On April 1, utilities — the connection fees for the utilities — will be going up, and…

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