City of Sarasota: Hurricane Ian building permit fees waived; Refunds to be issued
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
City of Sarasota, FL: To help City of Sarasota residents as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Ian, residential and commercial property building permit fees related to storm damage repairs will be waived through Jan. 1, 2023. Permit fees paid for storm damage repairs dating back to Sept. 23, 2022 will be refunded to the applicant.
Eligible building permits and applications must reference hurricane damage within the work description to qualify for the fee waiver. This includes repairs to aluminum structures, roof coverings, siding, soffit and facia, electrical service repair, fence repair, tree removal and mechanical replacement.
Properties located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (A or V) and Flood Zones will require additional review and permitting. For major damage repairs, photographs of the interior and exterior of the damaged building also must be submitted with the permit applications.
A building permit is not required for temporary, emergency repairs to mitigate wind and/or water damage and to prevent further deterioration of a residential structure.
All contractors must be licensed, insured, and registered with the City of Sarasota. Property owners should ask for confirmation of licensure.
For more information about Hurricane Ian building permit fee waivers and refunds, contact the Permitting Division at 941-263-6494.