What does “Refund in Progress / Completed” mean on a building permit?
Also shown as: Refund in Progress / Completed (LADBS)
A fee refund tied to this LADBS record is being processed or has been completed. 'Refund in Progress' means LADBS is working on returning fees; 'Refund Completed' means the refund has been issued. This typically appears after a permit is cancelled, voided, or over-charged.
What should you do when a permit shows “Refund in Progress / Completed”?
If a refund is in progress, wait for it to complete and confirm the funds arrive. This status is informational about your fees and usually means the permit itself is no longer active. If you expected a refund and do not see it complete, contact LADBS fee services.
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