City waives permit fees for storm damage

The fees will be waived in Sarasota through Jan. 1.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 4:10 p.m. December 12, 2022
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The most significant damage to city assets by Hurricane Ian appeared to be a portion of the roof at Payne Park Auditorium. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
The most significant damage to city assets by Hurricane Ian appeared to be a portion of the roof at Payne Park Auditorium. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
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The city of Sarasota is waiving building permit fees for the time being as residents continue to recover from Hurricane Ian. 

The city is waiving residential and commercial property fees that are storm damage-related through Jan. 1, 2023. Additionally, any permit fees that have already been paid for storm damage repairs will be refunded, dating back to Sept. 23, 2022, according to a statement. 

 

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