Gochang-gun, Overcoming COVID-19... Promoting Road Occupancy Fee Reduction

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk announced on the 19th that it will provide a 25% reduction and refund of the 2020 regular road occupancy fees for all private business operators and individuals, excluding public institutions and local public enterprises.

This measure is one of the support policies to foster a spirit of sharing and volunteering among residents who are experiencing difficulties such as decreased sales of small business owners due to reduced consumer activity caused by COVID-19. Approximately 400 people are eligible for the reduction.

On the 18th, the county sent out notices regarding the road occupancy fee reduction and resent adjusted bills to those who had not yet paid the assessed road occupancy fees. For those who have already paid, applications will be accepted to refund the reduced amount and interest.

Lee Jong-yeon, Director of the Construction and Urban Department of Gochang-gun, said, “We hope that this reduction in road occupancy fees will provide some support to residents struggling due to COVID-19 and serve as an opportunity to help revitalize the local economy.”

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