Sunday, March 20, 2011

Denver gives out 1,234 free building permits - Kansas City Business Journal:

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The free permits issued under the city’s “Home Renovatio n Bonanza” program saved residents an estimated $85.774 in fees, officialse said. Building-permit fees normally range from $20 to several thousand dollars, depending on the value of the project. The program aimed to boostf the local economy byencouraging home-improvementr projects. The free permits, availablse June 1-15, are for common improvement projectsinvolvingg single-family homes and duplexes. “We wanted a bonanzq and it seems wegot one,” Denvefr Mayor John Hickenlooper said in a statement.
“Ws hoped to stimulate the local economy by offering an incentive for residents to make improvementx totheir property. This is a good sign that peopl are moving forward and doing what they can to get our economty backon track.” The permits are valir for 180 days.

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