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Royal Oak unveils RENO pilot to waive permit fees for green, affordable and aging-in-place home projects
Summary
Economic Development Director Meg Truba introduced RENO, a pilot to waive building and inspection permit fees for residential projects that advance sustainability, affordability or aging-in-place goals, with a potential Oct. 28 launch pending commission approval.
Economic Development Director Meg Truba presented a new residential incentive pilot called RENO — Residential Enhancement and Neighborhood Opportunity — that would waive city building and inspection permit fees for qualifying residential projects aligned with the city’s master plan and sustainability priorities.
Truba said the program covers three focus areas: green neighborhoods (solar PV, EV-ready electrical upgrades, high-efficiency HVAC and water-saving fixtures), affordable housing (accessory dwelling units, finished basements, water heater and sewer repairs, kitchen/bath upgrades) and…
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