Who may request a fee waiver?

The guidelines list Atherton Standing Committees, Council, and Community Designated Groups, plus certain government agencies that do not receive tax funding and can demonstrate inability to pay.

How do I submit a fee waiver request?

Address the request to the Town in writing. The document says fee waiver requests are presented to the City Council for consideration at a Council meeting.

Do I need a notary for the Fee Waiver Application?

No. The application has no notary block; the applicant and City Manager sign and date it.

Atherton, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Fee Waiver Application

Organizations and qualifying government agencies use this application to request a waiver of Town of Atherton fees associated with an event.

What this form is

This application lets an organization or agency ask the Town of Atherton to waive fees connected with an event. It collects event, contact, organization, mailing, and event location and date details; requests must be made in writing and are presented to the City Council for consideration under the listed eligibility guidelines.

Who needs it

An eligible organization or government agency seeking a Town fee waiver for an event should complete this application.

How to submit it

Address the fee waiver request to the Town in writing. The document says requests are presented to the City Council for consideration at a Council meeting.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and City Manager sign and date it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Fee Waiver Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the event title, contact and organization details, mailing address, and event location and dates in Atherton.
3
Sign and Date
Sign and date the applicant line; the form also includes a City Manager signature and date line.
4
Submit the Written Request
Address the request to the Town in writing; requests are presented to the City Council for consideration.

Frequently asked questions

Who may request a fee waiver?: The guidelines list Atherton Standing Committees, Council, and Community Designated Groups, plus certain government agencies that do not receive tax funding and can demonstrate inability to pay.
How do I submit a fee waiver request?: Address the request to the Town in writing. The document says fee waiver requests are presented to the City Council for consideration at a Council meeting.
Do I need a notary for the Fee Waiver Application?: No. The application has no notary block; the applicant and City Manager sign and date it.

Need something notarized?

This Fee Waiver Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Atherton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.