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Tampa offers expedited permit reviews and fee waivers after Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Florida - In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa is offering expedited permit reviews and waiving fees for storm-related damage permits. The city's Construction Services team will be available at Hanna City Center, Marjorie Park Marina, and DeSoto Park for the next two weeks to assist residents, contractors, and subcontractors with permit applications and inspections. "Our goal is to streamline the process and support our citizens through each step as efficiently as possible as we seek to maintain our community's long-term resilience," said Abbye Feeley, the City's Interim Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity. Pop-Up Permit...
Florida home sales now require flood disclosure
Florida just made it harder to hide flood damage from prospective homeowners.Why it matters: Hurricane Helene's record storm surge and widespread destruction laid bare Tampa Bay's vulnerability to flooding.Tens of thousands of homes across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties sustained damage from the storm.Zoom in: A new flood disclosure law takes effect Tuesday. It requires sellers to provide potential buyers with a form showing any insurance claims for flood damage and the federal assistance received for it.The form also informs potential buyers that most homeowners insurance policies don't cover flood damage and encourages them to consult with an insurance agent about...
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