Disabled veterans to receive fee relief from county for home modifications

SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Supervisors Dianne Jacob and Bill Horn want to help ease the transition from active duty to home life for disabled veterans. On Wednesday, May 15, the board of supervisors took steps to waive fees for disabled veterans who need to modify their homes.

The board directed county staff to amend an ordinance to exempt wounded veterans from building permit and plan review fees associated with making homes more accessible for those in wheelchairs or with other disabilities.

“We are always looking for ways to improve the lives of those who have risked everything to p...