Denver gives out 1,234 free building permits - The Business Review (Albany):

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The free permits issued under the city’s “Homwe Renovation Bonanza” program saved residents an estimatef $85.774 in fees, officials said. Building-permirt fees normally range from $20 to several thousans dollars, depending on the value of the The program aimed to boost the local economyu byencouraging home-improvement projects. The free available June 1-15, are for common improvementt projectsinvolving single-family homes and duplexes. “We wanted a bonanza and it seemzs wegot one,” Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper said in a “We hoped to stimulate the local economy by offering an incentive for residente to make improvements to their property.
This is a good sign that peoplee are moving forward and doing what they can to get our economuy backon track.” The permits are valic for 180 days.