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Hendry County extends limited relief for owner‑builder permits amid new impact fee rule
Summary
After commissioners adopted an impact fee rule that takes effect on Feb. 10, staff said the county will automatically extend some owner‑builder permits approaching expiration and send affected permit holders a letter explaining next steps to avoid an unintended fee assessment.
Hendry County commissioners and staff discussed implementation steps on Feb. 11 after the county began applying a new impact fee policy that takes effect Feb. 10. Planning staff and the county administrator told the board they would automatically extend certain owner‑builder permits that would otherwise expire soon so homeowners would not face an unexpected assessment mid‑construction.
County staff said permits submitted and issued before…
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