How do I submit the refund claim?

The form says to file by walk-in or mail with the City of Riverside Finance Department, Treasury Division, at City Hall, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, California 92522-0144.

What documents must accompany the claim?

The form lists utility bill receipts, proof of payment, and a prior-year federal tax return or proof of income. A Street Lighting Assessment Fees claim also needs a property tax bill receipt and payment evidence.

Who can claim Street Lighting Assessment Fees?

The form identifies this refund as homeowner-only. The property must be the claimant’s primary residence, the claimant’s name must appear on the bills, and household income must meet the stated limit.

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No notary required

2025 Utility Users Tax and Street Lighting Assessment Fees Refund Claim

This claim form lets eligible Riverside renters or homeowners request a Utility Users Tax refund, while homeowners may also claim a Street Lighting Assessment Fees refund.

What this form is

Riverside residents use this form to claim a refund of Utility Users Tax paid during the stated claim period; homeowners may also claim Street Lighting Assessment Fees paid through property tax billings. The form requests claimant and household details, income, utility account information, and payment amounts. It also requires supporting proof of payment and income, with additional property-tax payment documentation for a Street Lighting Assessment Fees claim.

Who needs it

A renter or homeowner whose name appears on the utility bills may apply if the property is their primary residence and household income meets the form’s limit; homeowners may also claim street lighting fees.

How to submit it

File by walk-in or mail with the City of Riverside Finance Department, Treasury Division, First Floor of City Hall, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, California 92522-0144. The form states a filing period of April 1 through June 30, 2025.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct, then signs and dates the claim.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Claim
Download the 2025 refund claim form.
2
Complete The Form
Answer all questions and fill in every blank; print clearly in ink or type your responses.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the required utility bills, proof of payment, and income documents. Include property tax payment evidence for a Street Lighting Assessment Fees claim.
4
Submit To The City
File by walk-in or mail with the Finance Department, Treasury Division, at the City Hall address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Utility Users Tax Refund Claim?: No. The form has no notary block. The signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct, then signs and dates the claim.
How do I submit the refund claim?: The form says to file by walk-in or mail with the City of Riverside Finance Department, Treasury Division, at City Hall, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, California 92522-0144.
What documents must accompany the claim?: The form lists utility bill receipts, proof of payment, and a prior-year federal tax return or proof of income. A Street Lighting Assessment Fees claim also needs a property tax bill receipt and payment evidence.
Who can claim Street Lighting Assessment Fees?: The form identifies this refund as homeowner-only. The property must be the claimant’s primary residence, the claimant’s name must appear on the bills, and household income must meet the stated limit.

Need something notarized?

This 2025 Utility Users Tax and Street Lighting Assessment Fees Refund Claim doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Riverside form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.