Building

What is the 50% rule? City of Punta Gorda - FEMA 50% Rule

Expedited Helene/Milton Application Hurr Helene Milton Permit App

Closures

Portions of the Harborwalk, fishing piers and board walks are closed due to Hurricane damage.

Flood Cleanup Guidance

• Salvaging family heirlooms fema_after-flood-advice-salvaging-damaged-family-treasures_06142023

• Homeowners cleanup advice Homeowners_and_Renters_Guide

IRS

The Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Florida that were affected by Hurricane Milton that began on Oct. 5, 2024. These taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.. Learn more at https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-tax-relief-for-victims-of-milton-various-deadlines-postponed-to-may-1-2025-in-all-of-florida

Power

Visit http://www.fpl.com 

Returning Home After the Storm

Seasonal Residents

Safety

Currently, nearly all decorative streetlights in the downtown area and historic district, as well as lighting in Gilchrist Park and Laishley Park, are inoperable. Additionally, pathway lighting along the Harbor Walk and Linear Trail is also out of service. Officers will be heavily patrolling these areas during nighttime hours to enhance safety.

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Tax Relief

There are provisions for taxes to be adjusted related to hurricane or other catastrophic damage. That is done through the Charlotte County Property Appraiser’s Office. They have a page set up to report such damage here: Charlotte County Property Appraiser - Report Damage from a Catastrophic Event

If you need to contact them via phone for clarification, you can reach the Property Appraiser’s Office at (941)743-1498.