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1. How do I verify an address?
2. How do I get or apply for a new address?
3. What information do I need to get an address for a new home?
4. How much does it cost to get an address?
5. How many homes can I put on my land?

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1. How can I adopt a new pet from Bay County Animal Control?
2. What if I have lost my pet?
3. What is the cost associated with the adoption of a pet?
4. I have stray cats around my home, how can I get them removed?
5. I have stray (or owned) dogs running loose in my neighborhood, what can I do?
6. Where does Bay County stand on "Community Cats"?
7. Does Bay County Animal Control handle wildlife?
8. How many animals am I allowed to have in Bay County?
9. Does Bay County Animal Control handle alligators?
10. Will Animal Control micro chip my pet?
11. Is there a charge for copies of Animal Control reports?

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1. What is eligible in the program?
2. What is NOT eligible under the program?
3. What is the purpose of the Right-of-Entry (ROE) and Hold Harmless Agreement (HHA)?
4. Why is an ROE needed?
5. Do I have to sign the ROE?
6. Does agreeing to an ROE mean I am agreeing to the whole project?
7. I think my property is eligible for debris removal or demolition. What do I do now?
8. Do I have to pay for these services?
9. If I have homeowner’s insurance, can I still participate in the debris removal program?
10. What portion of my homeowner’s policy will the local government collect for debris removal?
11. Can I use my debris removal insurance policy to remove items that are ineligible for removal under the County’s program?
12. If I participate in this program, will the County have the right to take all of my insurance proceeds?
13. How soon will the work be done?
14. What if I’m a renter?
15. I own commercial property. Am I eligible for the program?
16. What happens after I submit my ROE and HHA?

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1. How does the County generate revenue?
2. How does the County decide where to spend my tax dollars?

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1. I am in a flood zone. The cost to repair my house will be more than 50% of the value of the structure. What am I required to do?
2. Where can I view the code books?
3. What are the requirements for repairing roof due to hurricane damage?
4. When is a building permit needed?
5. Where and how do I apply for a building permit?
6. What are the barrier requirements for a residential swimming pool?
7. When is a fire safety review or fire inspection required?
8. How long will it take to get a permit?
9. How long is a building permit valid?
10. How much does a building permit cost?
11. How do I request an inspection?
12. I plan to purchase or build a house. Can you tell me if it is in a flood zone?
13. What are the requirements for a mobile homes?

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1. How do I know if I am hiring a reputable contractor?
2. What exam categories does Bay County offer?
3. How much will my initial Bay County contractor license / competency card cost; and what are the annual renewal fees?
4. Does Bay County reciprocate contractor licenses with other counties?
5. Can I renew my Bay County Competency Card by mail?

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1. Does the Bay County Code Enforcement Division enforce codes in the cities located within the County?
2. Does the Code Enforcement Division enforce building codes?
3. Do I need a permit to remove a tree in my yard?
4. Does the Code Enforcement Division regulate contractors and contractor concerns?
5. I want to put up a fence. Do I need a permit?
6. Do I need an occupational license to operate a business in unincorporated Bay County?
7. Can I place a sign advertising my business on the right-of-way?
8. Where do I file a septic tank or standing sewage complaint?

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1. How do I request public records?
2. How do I acquire a death certificate?
3. I am a member of the media. How do I request an interview?

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1. Do I live in an evacuation zone, surge zone, or flood zone?
2. Where is the nearest hurricane shelter?
3. Where do I find information on Post disaster re-entry?

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1. How do I report a maintenance issue such as a blown light bulb, clogged drain, or stained carpets?
2. How do I request a more extensive facility project such as an office remodel, building expansion, or bathroom addition?

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1. What district do I live in?
2. How do I get a fire report for insurance purposes?
3. Where do I get a burn permit? Do I even need one?
4. Can I burn anything I want in my yard?
5. What about fireworks?
6. How can I become a volunteer firefighter?

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1. How do I use the Interactive Map?
2. What does my land use designation mean?
3. What does my evacuation zone or storm surge zone mean?
4. How do I find my Flood Zone?
5. How do I have a map made?

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1. What Benefits are available?
2. Do you accept general applications?
3. What is the closing date of the position?
4. Will I be contacted for the position?
5. How do I apply online?
6. Will this application be used by all agencies in the County?
7. How do I check the status of my application?

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1. What attracts female mosquitoes to humans?
2. What purposes do mosquitoes serve?
3. Why can't mosquito control programs spray during the day?
4. When can I expect to see a spray truck?
5. Is the spray harmful to people or pets?
6. Do mosquitoes carry AIDS?
7. What criteria are used when deciding when and where to spray?
8. Who oversees pesticide applications?
9. What if I am allergic to DEET?

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1. Are dogs allowed in the parks?
2. Do I need to reserve the park for a special event?
3. What are the park's hours?
4. Can I park my RV or camp overnight?
5. What telephone number should I call for maintenance issues after 5 p.m.?

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1. What is planning and zonings role in mobile home permitting?
2. How do I get a commercial development permit?
3. What is the zoning on a particular lot or parcel of land?
4. When do I need a tree removal permit?
5. When do I need a land clearing permit?
6. Where can I get a copy of the bay county comprehensive plan or land development regulations?

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1. How can I initiate a Participating Paving Program?
2. After the petition is received when will the actual construction of the project begin?
3. After completion who maintains the road?
4. Does the property owner have to pay their portion of the project in full at completion of the project?

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1. What is a MSBU?
2. Who pays for the construction?
3. Will my taxes go up?
4. How much will this cost?
5. How do I pay?

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1. How much is the fee?
2. What is a Qualified Senior Citizen Exemption?
3. What is a Disabled Veterans Exemption?
4. What is a Disabled Person Exemption?
5. What is a Community Cemetery?
6. What is a developed Property?
7. How is developed residential parcels defined?
8. What is a Florida Department of Revenue Land Use Type?
9. What if the information regarding my parcel type is incorrect and therefore am billed incorrectly in the tax bill in November? How do I get it corrected?
10. How will the Stormwater Utility Fee be billed?
11. How much money will the County collect from the stormwater charge?
12. What period of time does the stormwater charge cover and when will the stormwater charge be payable?
13. I don't pay taxes now due to homestead exemption. Will I have to pay the stormwater charge?
14. I received a discount for early payment of my taxes. Will I receive the same discount for my stormwater charge?
15. I currently claim a deduction for property taxes on my income tax return each year; can I claim a deduction for this stormwater charge?
16. I have a tenant in my house. Should the tenant pay the stormwater charge or will I have to pay it as the property owner?
17. Is the accompanying notice a bill?
18. If a property is considered high and dry, why is it charged?
19. How will problems such as street flooding be solved?
20. Is growth and new development the cause of all of these problems?
21. Where can I get more information?

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1. Can I burn my debris?
2. Is FEMA assistance available?

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1. What is a drainage swale and why do I need it?
2. Why does water stand in my yard following a rainstorm?
3. Why is there water in the bottom of my ditch all the time?
4. What regulations control stormwater runoff from new developments?
5. I am concerned about the quality of our bays and natural water bodies, what is being done to protect them?
6. How can I make sure the new home I plan to purchase does not flood?

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1. What are the hours for Roads & Bridges?
2. Who do I call in case of an Emergency if the Roads & Bridges Office is closed?
3. How do I report pot holes, street drainage problems, etc.?
4. Who do I call if there is a tree on the County right-of-way that may need to be cut back or removed?
5. When will my dirt road be graded?
6. What are the Road Crews doing on my road?
7. Who do I call for dead animal removal on a County maintained roadway?
8. Who should I contact about signage or traffic signals on County Roads?
9. Who should I contact about signage or traffic signals on State Roads?
10. Who do I call for trash pick-up questions or concerns?
11. Who do I call for dead animal removal on a County maintained roadway?
12. Who should I contact about signage or traffic signals on State Roads?
13. Who do I call for a street light that is not working?

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1. How do I report a missing or damaged traffic sign?
2. How do I report a traffic signal malfunction?
3. How do I request speed humps in my neighborhood?
4. How do I request a traffic study?
5. How do I obtain traffic count information?

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1. How do I qualify or schedule a ride with Bayway On Demand?
2. How do I know what route to ride and when the bus will be there using BayWay?
3. Where can I buy day and/or monthly ride passes for BayWay?

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1. Where do I report water leaks or water emergencies?
2. Where are you located and what are your office hours?
3. What do I do if I'm under a precautionary boil water notice?
4. What can I do if I have a leak and don't know where it's coming from?
5. How do I know who services water to my home?
6. How can I tell if I have a leak?
7. What payment methods are available for me to pay my utility bill?
8. Where do I go, what do I need to do, and what do I need to bring to set up a new water and sewer account?
9. How do I have my service restored after disconnection for non-payment?
10. How do I locate the master water valve in my house?

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1. Can you test my drinking water?