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Commission extends waiver of hurricane‑related permit fees amid public appeals for broader outreach
Summary
After a public comment urging the county to reopen storm permit fee waivers and improve outreach, the board voted 5–0 to continue waiving hurricane Helene‑related permit fees through Dec. 31, 2025 and to correct prior wording in the resolution.
A resident urged the Burke County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 17 to extend the county’s permit‑fee waiver for storm‑related repairs and to improve public outreach after Hurricane Helene. The board subsequently voted 5–0 to continue waiving fees for Helene‑related permits and to correct a date typo in the adopted resolution.
Lauren Van Riper told the board that many homeowners remain unable to rebuild because they were unaware of a short waiver…
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