El Centro, CA · Imperial County

No notary required

Accessory Dwelling Unit Application Checklist

This checklist helps El Centro applicants prepare the documents required with a building permit application for an accessory dwelling unit.

What this form is

El Centro requires this checklist with a building permit application for an accessory dwelling unit. It lists the building permit application details and building plans to include, along with energy calculations for detached accessory dwelling units. The checklist also asks for contact information for the person who prepared the building plans.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a building permit for an accessory dwelling unit in El Centro should submit this checklist with the application.

How to submit it

Submit this form with the building permit application to the Community Development Department’s Building and Safety Division at 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the building permit application, with no notarized attachment or related step listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Checklist

    Download the Accessory Dwelling Unit Application Checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Complete the building permit application, including project valuation, a descriptive project description, and the applicant’s or contractor’s signature and date.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Prepare two sets of building plans on at least 11-by-17-inch sheets and energy calculations for detached accessory dwelling units.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the checklist and required documents with the building permit application to the Building and Safety Division.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Accessory Dwelling Unit Application Checklist?
It lists the application details and supporting documents to submit with a building permit application for an accessory dwelling unit in El Centro.
What documents should I gather?
The checklist calls for a building permit application, two sets of building plans printed on at least 11-by-17-inch sheets, and energy calculations for detached accessory dwelling units.
Do I need a notary for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Application Checklist?
No. This document is signed without a notary; the building permit application is signed and dated, and the checklist lists no notarized attachment or related step.
How do I submit the checklist?
Submit it with the building permit application to the Community Development Department’s Building and Safety Division at 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243.

Need something notarized?

This Accessory Dwelling Unit Application Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Centro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.