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Spokane Fires Rebuilding Fast and Fair | Spokane News
Spokane County’s wildfire survivors are getting a major lifeline as Governor Bob Ferguson declares an emergency to fast-track rebuilding—cutting red tape, slashing costs, and restoring certainty. Homeowners can rebuild under pre-fire rules, bypassing new zoning hurdles, while local governments rush permits with priority reviews. To ease the financial burden, state and local sales taxes on rebuilding materials and labor are being waived, and fees like impact charges and utility hookup costs are being reconsidered—since replacement homes don’t add new infrastructure. Plus, outdated energy codes…
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