What does the permit fee refund form request?

It asks for permit and project information, requester details, payment information, the refund amount requested, and documentation supporting the request.

What documentation must accompany the request?

The form lists an original receipt and a letter signed by the property owner confirming work was not performed. It warns that requests without required documentation will be denied.

Berkeley, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Request for Refund of Permit Fees

This form lets permit applicants request a refund of fees from Berkeley’s Building and Safety Permit Service Center.

What this form is

Use this form to request a refund of permit fees and provide the permit, project, payment, and requester details. The form states that plan check, filing, state-mandated, and online payment service fees are nonrefundable, and that refunds are unavailable for active permits with inspection activity or expired permits. Attach the required documentation; requests without it will be denied.

Who needs it

A permit applicant requesting a refund should complete this form and attach the documentation required for the request.

How to submit it

Submit the request to the Permit Service Center at 1947 Center St., 3rd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704; the form also lists [email protected].

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a letter signed by the property owner confirming work was not performed, with no notarization stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Request for Refund of Permit Fees form.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the permit, project, requester, payment, and refund details, then sign and date the request.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach the original receipt and a letter signed by the property owner confirming work was not performed, as applicable.
4
Submit To The Permit Service Center
Submit the request to the Permit Service Center at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the permit fee refund form request?: It asks for permit and project information, requester details, payment information, the refund amount requested, and documentation supporting the request.
What documentation must accompany the request?: The form lists an original receipt and a letter signed by the property owner confirming work was not performed. It warns that requests without required documentation will be denied.
Do I need a notary for the permit fee refund request?: No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It does require a letter signed by the property owner confirming work was not performed, but does not say that letter must be notarized.
How do I submit the permit fee refund request?: Submit it to the Permit Service Center at 1947 Center St., 3rd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. The form also lists [email protected].

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