Rialto, CA · San Bernardino County
Permit/Plan Check Cancellation
Property owners or contractors use this form to request cancellation of a building permit or plan check application and, where eligible, a permit-fee refund.
What this form is
The applicant uses this form to request cancellation of a plan check application or building permit for a project. The form says a completed request must be filed within 180 days of the permit’s issue date; the Building Official may authorize a refund of up to 50% of the permit fee, but not plan review fees, and no permit-fee refund is granted after construction starts. Refund processing may take 4–6 weeks.
Who needs it
An owner or contractor who wants to cancel a building permit or plan check application for a project should complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Permit/Plan Check Cancellation PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide the project address, permit or plan check number, dates, cancellation reason, contact details, and signature.
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Check The Filing Period
The completed form must be filed by the applicant no later than 180 days after the permit issue date.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Permit/Plan Check Cancellation form do?
- It lets an owner or contractor request cancellation of a building permit or plan check application for a project and request a permit-fee refund where eligible.
- Do I need a notary for the Permit/Plan Check Cancellation?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized attachment or related sworn step.
- How do I submit the Permit/Plan Check Cancellation form?
- The form says the completed cancellation request must be filed by the applicant. It does not provide submission contact details, so check the city website for current instructions.
- Can I receive a refund after canceling a permit?
- The form says the Building Official may authorize a refund of up to 50% of the permit fee. It rules out refunds for plan review and when construction has started.
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