In certain cases, a permit fee may be refunded. A written request for permit refund must be submitted by the permit applicant within 180 days of the payment of the permit fee(s). The permit applicant must explain the reasons why a refund is being requested and submit a copy of the permit and evidence of payment. Send the request to the University of Minnesota Building Code Department.

• Permits that have been issued where no work has started may receive up to a 50% refund of the permit fee.  State surcharge, Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) and plan review fees are non-refundable.
• Permits that have been issued where work has commenced may receive up to a 50% refund of the permit fee less the cost of any inspections that have occurred at the rate of $125 per inspection plus the cost of travel expenses for system campuses. State surcharge, Sewer Availability Charge (SAC), and plan review fees are non-refundable.
• Permits that have been issued based on the minimum permit fee are not refundable.