Chico, CA · Butte County
Building Permit Application for Owner-Builder
Property owners use this application to request a building permit for construction work they plan to perform as owner-builders in Chico.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit for a property owner acting as an owner-builder and gathers project, property, valuation, and contact details. It also includes owner-builder declarations and acknowledgments about responsibilities and risks; the city says the signed acknowledgment must be returned before it will issue a permit. The form includes a construction lending agency section and identifies verification and authorization requirements for certain applicants.
Who needs it
Chico property owners applying for a building permit as owner-builders need to complete the application and the included acknowledgment.
How to submit it
Email all documents to [email protected], upload them to eTRAKiT, or use the Digital Plan Submittal link.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; when the permit is issued, the owner must present a driver’s-license copy, form notarization, or other accepted signature verification.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Permit Application for Owner-Builder PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the property and project details, estimated cost, contact information, declarations, and required owner acknowledgment.
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Gather Required Verification
The form says a driver’s-license copy, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency must be presented when the permit is issued.
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Submit to the City
Email all documents to [email protected], upload them to eTRAKiT, or use the Digital Plan Submittal link.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Building Permit Application for Owner-Builder?
- It is an application for Chico property owners requesting a building permit as owner-builders. It collects project and contact information and includes owner-builder declarations and acknowledgments.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application for Owner-Builder?
- No. The document is signed without a notary, but when the permit is issued the owner must present a driver’s-license copy, form notarization, or other accepted signature verification.
- How do I submit the owner-builder application?
- Email all documents to [email protected], upload them to eTRAKiT, or use the Digital Plan Submittal link.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the property location, project description and estimated cost, applicant and contact details, owner-builder declarations, acknowledgment initials and signature, and construction lender details if applicable.