Do you need to make repairs to your property due to flood damage from the heavy rains in September? The Lake County Planning, Building and Development department (PBD) will waive all permit fees associated with repair work to structures and top-dressing of damaged surface grading in the unincorporated areas of Lake County necessitated by direct damage from flood waters, retroactive from Sept. 16 to Nov. 1, 2019. In certain cases, including a verified delay in insurance claim approval, this deadline may be extended. For more information, contact PBD at 847-377-2600.