TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – In an effort to support residents and businesses recovering from the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Treasure Island City Commission has extended and expanded its waiver of building permit fees for storm-related repairs.
The waiver, effective February 7th through May 31st, 2025, covers a range of repairs, including:
- Interior demolition of flood-damaged materials
- Fence installation
- Tree removal
- Roof repair and replacement
- Electrical repairs
- Permit and plan examination fees for storm damage repairs to residential and commercial buildings (excluding accessory structures)
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Furthermore, the City Commission has approved reimbursements for permit fees paid between September 27th, 2024, and February 6th, 2025, for these types of repairs. Property owners who paid for permits during this period can apply for refunds through an administrative process.
“We need to identify and lay out how this rebate program will work for the commission and the community,” explained City Manager Chuck Anderson. “We have two accounting systems and two different departments, and we have to make sure they communicate. We are not trying to slow down any type of rebate, but just to make sure the city’s books are compliant with what we do on the rebate side.”
The commission also plans to hold a workshop on February 18th to discuss waiving permit fees for residents who choose to elevate or rebuild their homes.
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