Government
Unemployment assistance made available after Beryl Following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Beryl, which left over 2 million customers without power, the Texas Workforce Commission announced in July 12 and July 15 news releases that disaster unemployment assistance is available in 17 counties. The full story Eligible counties, among others, include Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson and Montgomery counties. Affected individuals can apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling the TWC at 800-939-6631. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 9, per the release.
League City, others waive building fees
Timeline of waived permits League City is one of several cities waiving permitting fees throughout the Houston area to speed up recovery following Hurricane Beryl:
Following the damage Hurricane Beryl did to the Greater Houston area after making landfall in Texas on July 8, some southeast Houston cities have opted to waive several types of permit fees. The goal, city officials said, is to cut down the time and cost needed for residents and businesses to make a full recovery. What you need to know League City will waive permitting fees for home- owners making repairs due to damage caused by Hurricane Beryl through Aug. 31, according to a July 10 city news release. Depending on the repairs, permitting fees in League City can typically cost up to $300. Other cities, such as Friendswood, Galveston, Pearland and Webster, have also waived permit- ting fees for the time being, officials with each city announced following the storm.
Aug. 1
Aug. 12 Friendswood will waive several types of permit fees through Aug. 12 for repairs related to Beryl.
Sept. 6 Pearland will waive building permit fees through Sept. 6 for repairing homes and businesses damaged by Beryl
Sept. 1
Sept. 10 Galveston is waiving building permit fees until Sept. 10.
Sept. 30
Webster plans to waive all building permit fees for damage related to Beryl but hasn’t specified for how long.
SOURCES: CITIES OF FRIENDSWOOD, GALVESTON, PEARLAND, LEAGUE CITY AND WEBSTER/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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