Dear Longwood,
We hope you, and your family weathered Hurricane Ian safely. To help expedite the recovery process, the City’s emergency permitting process is now in effect until November 28, 2022. Emergency Repairs may be made to residential and non-residential structures without an initial permit application submittal during this period. Additionally, the review of emergency storm-related repairs will be prioritized over normal submittals during this time period.
Outlined Emergency Repairs that do not require a full permit package before work, during this period only:
• Temporary roof repairs with plastic sheeting to make structures habitable or to prevent continuing damage due to rain and wind
• Temporary exterior wall repairs with plastic sheeting or plywood to make structures habitable or to prevent continuing damage due to rain and wind
• Repairs to interior ceilings to make buildings habitable or to drain accumulated flood waters
• Repairs to steps
• Temporary stabilization measures to avoid imminent building or structure collapse
• Replacement of outdoor air conditioning units
• Replacement of flooring in bathrooms
• Replacement of cabinets
• Roof repairs of less than 300 square feet
• Replacement of less than 25 percent of windows and/ or doors in single family homes
• Demolition of screened pool enclosures
Carpeting, wall tile work, interior painting, and wallpapering do not require a building permit.
Lastly, as we have already seen an enormous response by contractors in our City, please make sure to only hire licensed and insured contractors. Please be cautious and ensure that you do not fall victim to an unlicensed contractor trying to take advantage of this disaster, putting your home, family, or business at risk.
If you have any questions, please contact the Longwood Building Division at (407) 260-3486, or visit our website at http://www.LongwoodFl.org/169/Building for additional information and updates.
Professionally,
Phil Kersey, CBO
City of Longwood.
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