Claremont, CA · Los Angeles County
Mills Act Application Package
This 15-page package helps owners of qualifying historic residential properties apply to Claremont’s Mills Act program for a property tax reduction in exchange for preservation commitments.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Applicants submit the completed application to the City’s Planning Division with the required deposit and supporting materials, including a grant deed, tax bill, improvement plan, cost estimates, and photographs. The City reviews eligibility and completeness, then the Architectural Commission and City Council consider the application; the Council has final authority to approve, deny, or modify a contract. Approved contracts are signed by the necessary parties and recorded with the County Registrar/Recorder.
Who needs it
Owners of qualifying historic residential properties in Claremont who seek a Mills Act contract and its potential property tax reduction should submit this application package.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the property owner’s certification statement, signed before the City Clerk or a notary public; an owner’s agent must attach a notarized authorization letter.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Package
Get the Mills Act application guide, form, checklist, contract guide, and savings worksheet from the City of Claremont.
- 2
Fill Out The Application
Provide owner and historic property information, complete the certification statement, and assemble the checklist materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Check whether your planned notarization method is accepted, then book a commissioned online notary if appropriate.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign the owner certification before the City Clerk or notary, following the requirements for the subscribed-and-sworn block.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed package and submittal deposit to the Planning Division for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Claremont. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the Mills Act application?
- Complete the application and checklist, gather the required supporting materials, and arrange for the owner’s certification to be sworn before the City Clerk or a notary. Submit the package and deposit to the Planning Division.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn certification block for the property owner, with space for the City Clerk or a notary public. If you are acting as the owner’s agent, the guide also requires a notarized letter of authorization.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this California form?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology, or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What materials accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for the $1,000 submittal deposit, grant deed, current property tax bill, ten-year improvement plan, improvement cost estimates, estimated rental value, and property photographs, plus available historic photos and information.