HCC §5-7-8
When building fees can be refunded
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗Plan review fees cannot be refunded. Permit fees might be partially refunded, but only under the rules in another part of the county code. This section is short and only covers refunds.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Refunds
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
Plan review fees are non-refundable. Permit fees may be partially refunded in accordance with section 2-12, Hawai‘i County Code. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-7-8 5-33 SUPP. 9 (1-2021) Article 8. Inspections. Division 1. General provisions.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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