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Notice of Appeal Form Board of Building Code Appeals

Property owners, applicants, contractors, and others with an interest in a property use this form to appeal certain Building Official decisions to the County Board.

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City of Humboldt County · Humboldt County, Humboldt County, California
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What this form is

Use this form to appeal an eligible non-administrative decision, notice, or order issued by the Building Official to the Board of Building Code Appeals. The form says an appeal must follow the official’s decision and be submitted within 10 days. It asks for appellant and project details, the decision being appealed, the requested action, and reasons with supporting materials; the stated filing fee is actual cost, with a minimum deposit of $1,000.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking review of an eligible Building Official decision, notice, or order may file, including an owner, architect, applicant, or contractor.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form and supporting materials to the Planning and Building Department, 3015 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501. The form lists a filing fee of actual cost, with a minimum deposit of $1,000.

About notarization

This appeal form is signed and dated without a notary; it requests supporting materials as needed but does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Notice of Appeal Form for the Board of Building Code Appeals.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Provide appellant and project information, describe the decision being appealed, and explain the requested action and reasons.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Attach relevant code sections or other supporting materials; use additional sheets as necessary.

  4. 4

    Submit to the County

    Submit the form to the Planning and Building Department at 3015 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501. The appeal must be submitted within 10 days of the decision.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Building Code Appeal Form do?
It lets an appellant ask the County Board of Building Code Appeals to review an eligible non-administrative decision, notice, or order from the Building Official. The form asks for the requested action and reasons for the appeal.
Who can file an appeal?
A person with an interest in the subject property may file, such as an owner, architect, applicant, or contractor. The appeal must concern an issue within the Board’s jurisdiction.
Do I need a notary for the Building Code Appeal Form?
No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It requests supporting materials as needed but does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Building Code Appeal Form?
Submit the completed form and supporting materials to the Planning and Building Department at 3015 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501. The stated filing fee is actual cost, with a minimum deposit of $1,000.

Need something notarized?

This Notice of Appeal Form Board of Building Code Appeals doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Humboldt County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.