CLEARWATER, Fla. — In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the city of Clearwater is waiving building plan review and permit fees.
The waiver is for people and businesses across the city who were impacted by the devastating storms and now need to make repairs.
The city is also opening a pop-up permitting site on the beach to make it easier for people to talk with employees from the planning and development department and begin the permitting process.
The initial pop-up site will open at noon on Tuesday at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center at 69 Bay Esplanade.
After that, it'll be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the recreation center.
Contractors and residents can apply for building permits at the pop-up permitting site or at the municipal services building on Myrtle Avenue from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The planning and development department is on the second floor. Contractors can also apply for permits on the city's website.
The city reminds residents or business owners who need repairs to always use licensed contractors.
For more information on the permitting process, you can call 727-562-4567 or
email permit@myclearwater.com.
