Limited in-person services, by appointment only, begin at the Development Services Center the week of July 18

Please read more information about the services available by appointment only at the Development Services Center, located at 1900 SW Fourth Ave., beginning July 18.

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Limited in-person services in the Development Services Center, at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue, will be available, mostly by appointment only, beginning the week of July 18. Learn more about the new features, hours of operation, and mandatory appointment scheduling.

Updated July 5, 2022 7:00 am News article

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