ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The signs of recovery are everywhere in St. Petersburg after last year’s hurricanes, but for some residents, they aren’t even close to being back to normal. They’re still waiting for permits to start rebuilding their lives.

The permitting backlog is an issue FOX 13 has been following for months, and many homeowners are still desperate for answers. The city has offered different timelines at points.

What they're saying:

At Thursday’s St. Pete City Council meeting, frustrated homeowners once again pleaded for help.

"We really need help with the permitting process for our home," said Eilleen Carry.

Carry said a tree fell on her house during Hurricane Milton , and she’s been stuck waiting 21 weeks for the city to issue a permit, so repairs can move forward.

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