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Votes at a glance: commissioners approve permit fee relief for Helene-damaged homes, several budget and contract items
Summary
At the May 6 meeting the board voted on a package of items including a temporary 50% permit fee reduction for Helene-damaged primary residences, multiple budget amendments, and an audit contract.
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners recorded several formal actions on May 6. Key outcomes from the meeting included approval of a temporary permit-fee reduction to aid residents repairing homes damaged in Tropical Storm Helene, multiple budget amendments and project closures, and authorization of an independent audit contract.
Reduce to Rebuild (permit-fee reduction): The board approved a 50% departmental fee reduction on certain residential permits for primary residences documented as damaged or…
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