Union City, CA · Alameda County
Owner-Builder Authorization
Property owners complete this authorization to request a building permit in their name as an owner-builder and acknowledge associated responsibilities.
What this form is
The property owner must complete and return this form before the city will issue a building permit in the owner’s name as an owner-builder. It asks the owner to initial acknowledgments, provide project and property-owner information, sign and date, and, if applicable, authorize an agent to apply for the permit.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a building permit as an owner-builder must complete this form; an agent section is included when the owner authorizes someone to apply.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the Union City Building Division at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587. The form also lists [email protected] and 510-675-5313.
About notarization
The owner signs and dates this form without a notary; at permit issuance, the form says notarization or other verification acceptable to the agency may be used to verify the owner’s signature.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Owner-Builder Authorization form.
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Complete The Owner Sections
Enter the project and owner information, read and initial each acknowledgment, then sign and date the form.
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Complete Agent Authorization If Needed
If designating an agent to apply, complete the authorization section with the project, agent, and owner information.
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Return The Form
Return the completed form to the Union City Building Division at the address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Authorization?
- No. The owner signs and dates the form. At permit issuance, notarization or other verification acceptable to the agency may be used to verify the owner’s signature.
- Who completes the Owner-Builder Authorization?
- The property owner completes the form when seeking a building permit as an owner-builder. The agent authorization section is completed when the owner designates someone to apply.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Authorization?
- Return the completed form to the Union City Building Division at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for project and property-owner information, initials beside acknowledgments, and the owner’s signature and date. If applicable, it also requests details about the authorized agent and project.