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Sampson County planning inspections director outlines tight 2024–25 budget, proposes modest fee increases
Summary
Planning & Inspections director presented a pared-down 2024–25 budget that keeps core inspection staff but limits operating funds; the department proposes small permit fee increases and asked for modest training support to certify inspectors.
The Sampson County Planning & Inspections director presented the department’s proposed 2024–25 budget, describing a $891,598 total proposal with roughly $109,272 available for operating expenses after payroll and benefits are removed. The director told commissioners the department is operating with five inspector positions authorized but currently has four filled; only one inspector is fully certified across all trades. The office proposed modest permit-fee increases and sought more funding for inspectors’ required training and updated codebooks.
The director proposed raising the flat residential permit from $75 to $80, and increasing fees that are…
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