After Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year, the city of St. Petersburg, much like other municipalities impacted, waived certain permitting fees for residents repairing damaged property.

The city was able to do so because it was under a declared state of emergency . Now, Mayor Ken Welch’s administration wants those waivers to remain an option even when the declared emergency is over.

Members of St. Pete City Council will consider an ordinance Thursday amending Chapter 12 of the City Code to allow the city building official to waive certain fees for Post Disaster Emergency Permits (PDEP).

The measure is being presented on first reading, which means it will still require additional approval even if successful. But it’s expected that the City Council will be supportive of the me

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