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Cary waives building permit fees for residents after Aug. 16 storm
Summary
The Village of Cary board unanimously approved an ordinance Sept. 2 waiving building permit fees for properties damaged in the Aug. 16 storm, provided homeowners obtain permits and submit documentation by May 1, 2026; staff estimated the villagewould absorb roughly $30,000 in waived fees.
The Village of Cary Board on Sept. 2 approved an ordinance waiving building permit fees for village properties damaged in the Aug. 16 storm, provided property owners obtain required permits and submit documentation that the damage was storm-related.
The waiver, approved by roll call at the meeting, allows residents to obtain permits for repairs without paying the usual permit fee. Director Simmons told the board that "this would just be to allow individuals that would need to do repairs to their homes that were caused by that storm, to obtain the necessary permits but not have to pay for those improvements." The waiver applies only to repairs permitted through the villagebuilding-permit process.
Why it matters: the measure is intended to reduce a financial barrier for…
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