How much does it cost to cancel my permit application/permit?
- There is no cancellation fee. Only pending applicable fee(s) are required to be paid prior to scheduling a cancellation inspection.
How do I find out if I have any pending applicable fees?
- Visit our
GMD Public Portal.
- BPRS will provide a payment slip after a cancellation request is submitted.
What are applicable fees?
- Any fee generated from services rendered by Growth Management Department.
Who is authorized to sign a cancellation form?
- Individual who signed the qualifiers page within the permit application.
Where do I submit a cancellation request?
- Upload to the "Request Changes to Contractor or Permit Status"condition on the GMD Public Portal.
What if I want to cancel my revision?
- Upload to the "Request Changes to Contractor or Permit Status"condition on the GMD Public Portal.
Can I cancel a permit if I am the property owner?
- No. If the permit was applied for by a licensed contractor. The licensed contractor will need to submit a cancellation request.
- Yes. If it is an owner-builder permit.
What are my options to cancel a permit if I am the property owner?
- If the contractor you hired is still active, you will need to send a termination letter (refer to last page of change of contractor form).
- Provide the BPRS section a copy of termination letter and certified mail receipt, along with a cancellation form.
If I submit new permit application, will an older permit with a similar if not same scope get cancelled?
- No. BPRS does not approve a cancellation based on the scope of work, but what is indicated in the plans.
What does it mean if my cancellation request is denied?
- Incorrect individual signed the cancellation form.
- Inspector verified work has commenced.
- BPRS has concluded a newer permit does not supersede an older permit.
What do I do if I am a licensed contractor, work has commenced, and I am terminated by the home owner?
- The contractor may request to be removed from the permit by submitting a completed Contractor Withdrawal
What do I do if I submitted a permit application with the wrong address?
- You will need to submit a new permit application with correct address.
- Submitting a revision to change the address will not be accepted.
When is the best time to submit a cancellation request?
- As soon as possible. BPRS will look to see what services have been rendered prior to submission of cancellation date.
