Lodi, CA · San Joaquin County

No notary required

Request for Permit Refund Form

Property owners or contractors use this form to request cancellation of a building permit and a refund of eligible fees.

What this form is

This form lets an owner or contractor request cancellation of a building permit and a refund of eligible fees. It asks for the project address, permit type and number, reason for cancellation, signer details, and refund mailing information. The form explains refund limits and exclusions, including that plan check fees are nonrefundable and permits with one or more inspections are not eligible for refunds.

Who needs it

An owner or contractor seeking to cancel a building permit and request a refund of eligible fees uses this form.

How to submit it

Submit the form to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 221 West Pine St., Lodi, CA 95241, or PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the form, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Request for Permit Refund Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide the project and permit details, cancellation reason, signer information, and refund mailing information.

  3. 3

    Review And Sign

    Review the refund conditions, then sign and date the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the form to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Request for Permit Refund Form?
No. The signer signs and dates the form; no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
How do I submit the Request for Permit Refund Form?
Submit it to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 221 West Pine St. or PO Box 3006 in Lodi.
What information does the permit refund form ask for?
It asks for the project address, permit type and number, cancellation reason, signer details, and refund mailing information.
Are all building permit fees refundable?
No. The form says plan check fees are nonrefundable and no refund is given for permits that have received one or more inspections.

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