Who can file a building permit fee refund request?

The form’s refund policy says the written application must be filed by the original permittee. The request form asks for permit, project, payment, payee, and contact information.

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Fees Refund Request Form?

No. The requestor signs and dates the form; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

When must the original permittee apply?

The refund policy says the original permittee must file a written application no later than 180 days after the date the fees were paid.

Foster City, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Building Permit Fees Refund Request Form

Q: How do I submit the refund request?

Complete the form and email it to building@fostercity.org. Building Division staff may request the executed contract for the proposed work if needed during review.

This form lets the original permittee request a refund of eligible building permit fees from Foster City’s Community Development Department.

What this form is

The Building Division uses this form to review requests for refunds of building permit fees. The original permittee must file a written request within 180 days of the date fees were paid; eligibility and refund amounts depend on the refund policy and services already provided. The form asks for permit and project details, the reason for the request, payment and payee information, and the requestor’s signature and date.

Who needs it

The original permittee seeking an eligible refund of Foster City building permit fees must complete and sign this request form.

How to submit it

Email the complete form to [email protected]. The form says Building Division staff may request the executed work contract if needed during review.

About notarization

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

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Building Permit Fees Refund Request Form.
2
Complete The Request
Enter the permit number, job address, scope of work, refund reason, payment details, payee information, and contact details.
3
Gather Any Requested Contract
Building Division staff may request the executed contract for the proposed work during review.
4
Sign And Email The Form
Sign and date the form, then email the complete request to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Who can file a building permit fee refund request?: The form’s refund policy says the written application must be filed by the original permittee. The request form asks for permit, project, payment, payee, and contact information.
How do I submit the refund request?: Complete the form and email it to [email protected]. Building Division staff may request the executed contract for the proposed work if needed during review.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Fees Refund Request Form?: No. The requestor signs and dates the form; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
When must the original permittee apply?: The refund policy says the original permittee must file a written application no later than 180 days after the date the fees were paid.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Fees Refund Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Foster City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.