GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — County commissioners approved a 25% increase in building permit fees across the board following a consultant’s recommendation.

Growth management officials said their department, which performs inspections and issues permits for new construction, is self-funded and has been falling behind in recent years.

The county raised fees 8% in 2023, but had not increased them since 2010 before that adjustment.

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