Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
Refund Request Form
The original permittee uses this form to request a refund of eligible permit or plan review fees from Bellingham.
What this form is
This form lets the original permittee request a refund of eligible permit or plan review fees. The form explains that permit fee refunds may be considered when no work has been done, and plan review fee refunds when an application is withdrawn or canceled before review begins. It asks for project and permit details, fee information, payee and requester contact details, and a specific explanation of why the request meets the criteria.
Who needs it
The original permittee should complete this form to request a refund of eligible fees paid for a Bellingham permit or plan review.
How to submit it
Submit the written request to the Permit Center, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225, or email [email protected]. The form also lists fax number (360) 778-8301.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form, including with a typed name if submitted electronically.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Bellingham Refund Request Form.
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Complete The Form
Provide project and permit details, identify the fees, enter payee and requester contact information, and explain why the request meets the refund criteria.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the certification. The form says a typed name on the signature line qualifies as a signature for electronic submission.
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Submit To The Permit Center
Send the written request to the Permit Center at 210 Lottie Street or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Who can request a refund using this form?
- The form says the written application must be filed by the original permittee. It asks for project, fee, payee, and requester information.
- What fees may be considered for a refund?
- The form describes possible refunds for permit fees when no work has been done and plan review fees when an application is withdrawn or canceled before plan review begins.
- Do I need a notary for the Refund Request Form?
- No. The signer certifies under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form; a typed name may serve as the signature for an electronic submission.
- How do I submit the Refund Request Form?
- Submit the written request to the Permit Center at 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225, or email it to [email protected]. The form also lists a fax number.
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