MANATEE COUNTY, FL (August 21, 2024) – As Manatee County residents continue to clean-up after Debby, Manatee County Development Services will be working with them to help make faster fixes by expediting permits for hurricane-damaged structures.
As of this morning, residential damage has been estimated at $57,092,217 and commercial damage at $98,734. Those figures are forecasted to rise higher as investigations are finalized.
To help Manatee County residents, Development Services is waiving residential and commercial property building permit fees through December 31, 2024, for standard door and window replacement (size for size), standard roof replacement, standard electrical (minor electrical repairs) and standard residential (alteration for interior repair from water intrusion).
Substantial Damage Review is required if the structure is located within a flood zone. A permit will not be required for drywall repair if the structure is located outside a flood zone. However, a permit may be required based on scope of work.
For further detailed information on permitting requirements and what type of work is exempted and not exempted from permit requirements, please refer to the Manatee County Development Services section of the mymanatee.org website or call (941) 748-4501, x6893.
Manatee County residents can also call the Building and Permitting Department at (941) 748-4501, ext. 3800, to check if their contractor is registered locally, review any complaints against them, or access their permit history.