Arcadia, CA · Los Angeles County
Owner-Builder Declaration
Arcadia property owners complete this form to acknowledge their responsibilities when applying for a building permit as an owner-builder.
What this form is
The form explains owner-builder responsibilities and risks, including possible liability for worker injuries and construction defects. Before the city issues a building permit, the property owner must read and initial each statement, verify the proposed construction address, sign and date the form, and return it to the agency responsible for issuing the permit.
Who needs it
A property owner listed as the builder on a building permit application must complete this form before the city issues the permit.
How to submit it
Complete and sign the form, then return it to Building Services Division, City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the property owner just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Owner-Builder Declaration PDF.
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Read And Complete
Read and initial each statement, verify the proposed construction address, and sign and date the form.
- 3
Gather Attachments
The form does not identify any required attachments.
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Submit To The City
Return the completed form to Building Services Division at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Owner-Builder Declaration for?
- It records the property owner's acknowledgment of owner-builder responsibilities and risks for proposed construction covered by a building permit.
- Who needs to complete this form?
- A property owner listed as the builder on a building permit application must read, initial, sign, and return the form before the permit can be issued.
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Declaration?
- No. The property owner signs and dates this document; it does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Declaration?
- Return the completed and signed form to Building Services Division, City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007.
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