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County waives electrical reconnect and temporary‑habitation permit fees for storm recovery
Summary
Alamance County commissioners approved a time‑limited waiver of electrical reconnection fees and temporary dwelling permit fees for residents recovering from recent flooding; the action is intended to reduce barriers during recovery.
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to amend the county fee schedule to waive electrical reconnection fees for residents affected by the recent storm and to waive inspection permit fees for temporary dwellings placed on properties during cleanup.
Commissioner Carter introduced the measure as part of the county’s storm recovery relief. County inspections staff said Duke Energy reported about 20 reconnections that would require inspections and that the county’s inspection director estimated up to 50 possible reconnections. The board approved a 90‑day waiver for electrical reconnection fees and a matching temporary dwelling permit fee waiver (the motion specified 30 days as the permitting window for temporary dwellings, and the board aligned those windows as part of the motion).
County staff said temporary dwelling allowances already permit a 30‑day stay without a permit; the waiver applies to inspection fees that would otherwise be required to extend occupancy beyond 30 days while residents repair damage. Commissioners asked about the financial impact; staff said the exact cost will depend on the final number of applicants and estimated the range discussed in the meeting.
The motion passed with no recorded opposition. County officials said the waiver will be temporary and focused on households recovering from documented storm damage; residents seeking the waiver should contact the county call center for assistance and guidance on the permitting process.
