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County staff to fast-track rebuild permits for small number of fire-affected properties; managed camp reopening delayed to Jan. 2026
Summary
County building and planning managers told commissioners they will prioritize permit processing for the roughly five dwellings and several outbuildings lost in a recent fire, and emergency management will continue outreach; commissioners also heard an update that the managed camp's public opening is pushed to January 2026 and cleanup efforts have
Deschutes County staff told the Board of County Commissioners on Monday they will prioritize permit review and assistance for residents rebuilding after a recent fire that destroyed five dwellings and several outbuildings, and staff and emergency-management partners will continue outreach to affected property owners.
Peter Gutowski, community development director, and building staff including Randy Scheid and Christy Abelby told the board the county will place applicants who lost housing at the front of permit queues and provide targeted guidance to help them navigate land-use and…
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