Do I need a notary for the Substantial Improvement Worksheet?

No. The worksheet has signature and date lines for the owner and preparer, but no notary block. Attach an assessor’s record or appraisal and a contract or itemized project costs.

What supporting documents does the worksheet request?

Attach an assessor’s record or an appraisal to support market value. For project valuation, provide a signed contract between the contractor and owner or have a contractor or licensed professional complete the itemized project costs.

What information does the worksheet ask for?

It asks for the project address, project valuation, property and proposed work areas, flood zone, market value information, and whether the valuation is within the worksheet’s threshold limit.

San Leandro, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Substantial Improvement Worksheet for a Property in a Flood Zone

Property owners use this worksheet to provide project valuation and market value information for a proposed addition or ADU in a flood zone.

What this form is

The worksheet supports the city’s Flood Review of a proposed addition or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a property in a flood zone. The city says it will likely be required as part of Flood Review submittals. It asks for the project address, work type, project and market values, and property areas, with supporting records and project cost information.

Who needs it

Property owners proposing an addition or ADU in a flood zone may need to complete this worksheet as part of their Flood Review submittals.

How to submit it

Complete both pages and submit them with supporting documents as “FEMA Documents” when applying for a building permit in the city’s Online Permit Portal.

About notarization

This worksheet is signed and dated by the owner and preparer without a notary; attach an assessor’s record or appraisal and a contract or itemized project costs.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Worksheet
Download the two-page Substantial Improvement Worksheet for a Property in a Flood Zone.
2
Complete Both Pages
Enter the project, property, valuation, and market value information; complete the applicable owner and preparer signature lines.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach an assessor’s record or appraisal, and provide either a signed contract or itemized project costs.
4
Submit With Your Permit Application
Submit both pages and supporting documents as “FEMA Documents” in the Online Permit Portal when applying for a building permit.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Substantial Improvement Worksheet?: No. The worksheet has signature and date lines for the owner and preparer, but no notary block. Attach an assessor’s record or appraisal and a contract or itemized project costs.
How do I submit the Substantial Improvement Worksheet?: Complete both pages and submit them with supporting documents as “FEMA Documents” when applying for a building permit in the city’s Online Permit Portal.
What supporting documents does the worksheet request?: Attach an assessor’s record or an appraisal to support market value. For project valuation, provide a signed contract between the contractor and owner or have a contractor or licensed professional complete the itemized project costs.
What information does the worksheet ask for?: It asks for the project address, project valuation, property and proposed work areas, flood zone, market value information, and whether the valuation is within the worksheet’s threshold limit.

Need something notarized?

This Substantial Improvement Worksheet for a Property in a Flood Zone doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Leandro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.