The lead building official from Harney County came to a special meeting of the Grant County court Wednesday May 29 to pitch a partnership for plan review and inspection services that could mean increased operational and cost efficiencies for the county.
The Grant County court, while taking no action, listened to Harney County building official Richard Stauffer present a case for more efficient service for property owners and contractors, and potential savings for the county.
Stauffer and Grant County planning director Shannon Springer said the state currently takes 90% of building permit fees collected in the county for their building services. Stauffer said he estimates Grant County providing 85% of permit revenue for Harney County’s building services.