SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The town of Longboat Key is waving the rebuilding permits in the restorations efforts after the devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton of the 2024 season.

The waived fees for the rebuilding permits will be valid through December 31, 2025.

In a report by the city, they will also be allowing refunds for permits that were paid in error, up to six months prior to the refund request for storm related damage with proof of verified storm damage permit fees.

ABC7 spoke to Director of the planning, zoning, and building with the town of Longboat Key, Allen Parsons, who explains, ”So the fees have been waived since following Hurricane Helene. They’ve been continuously extended. I think the commission is sensitive to the folks who are having ot go through all the hoops of

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