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Homeowners urge extension of storm-related permit waivers; county extends waiver through Dec. 31, 2025
Summary
A homeowner asked the Board of Commissioners to reopen and extend the county’s Hurricane Helene permit-fee waivers and improve public outreach. The board voted 5–0 to continue waiving storm-related permit fees through Dec. 31, 2025 and staff said they will track and refund any fees charged in January.
During the Feb. 17 meeting, Lauren Van Riper addressed commissioners during informal public comments and asked that Burke County reopen or extend the permit-fee waiver and fee-refund opportunity tied to storm-related repairs from Hurricane Helene.
Van Riper said she and other lakefront property owners remain unable to complete repairs because of insurance denials, contractor shortages, access problems and complications…
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