FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Marc Portugal

Public Information Officer

City of St. Pete Beach

312.371.2660

mportugal@stpetebeach.org

St. Pete Beach Announces Waiver of Permit Fees

for Storm-Related Repairs to Homes and Businesses

November 7, 2024, ST. PETE BEACH, FL – Based on the direction from the City Commission, The

City of St. Pete Beach has authorized an immediate waiver on 100% of the fees for storm-related

work permits. This applies to both residential and commercial permits.

Permit fee waivers began on Wednesday November 6th, 2024, and are retroactive to October 1st,

2024. The waivers will last through Tuesday January 14, 2025. At that time, the City Commission will

meet and evaluate the possibility of extending the waiver.

From City Manager Frances Robustelli: “The City Commission and city leadership believes that

waiving storm-related permit fees is a critical step to help facilitate the recovery process for our

residents and businesses.”

The city is also processing permit fee reimbursements retroactively, as well, which shall be received

in the same method as originally transacted (credit card, check, etc.)

For more information on permitting processes and FEMA packets on Substantial

Improvement/Substantial Damage, visit the City of St. Pete Beach website here: Post Storm

Specific FAQs | St. Pete Beach, FL

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