What does the Owner-Builder application package do?

It includes an acknowledgment for property owners applying for an encroachment or grading permit as Owner-Builders. It also includes an authorization form for an owner who designates an agent to handle permit documents.

Who must complete the Owner-Builder acknowledgment?

A property owner applying for an encroachment or grading permit in their own name as the Owner-Builder must read, initial, sign, and return the acknowledgment before the city issues the permit.

How do I submit the Owner-Builder application?

Return the completed and signed form to the City of El Monte Engineering Division at City Hall West, 11333 Valley Boulevard. The owner must present identification or other acceptable signature verification when the permit is issued.

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No notary required

Owner-Builder Permit Application

This application package lets El Monte property owners acknowledge Owner-Builder responsibilities and authorize an agent for an encroachment or grading permit.

What this form is

Property owners applying for an encroachment or grading permit as an Owner-Builder must read, initial, sign, and return the acknowledgment before the city issues the permit. The package explains Owner-Builder responsibilities and risks, asks the owner to verify information and identify the project address, and includes an optional authorization for an agent to apply, sign, and file permit documents.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking an encroachment or grading permit in their own names as Owner-Builders must complete the acknowledgment; owners designating an agent also complete the authorization.

How to submit it

Complete and sign the required form and return it to the City of El Monte Engineering Division at City Hall West, 11333 Valley Boulevard. The document says the owner must present identification or other acceptable signature verification when the permit is issued.

About notarization

This form is signed without requiring a notary; when the permit is issued, the owner must present a driver’s-license copy, notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Owner-Builder permit application package.
2
Complete The Required Form
Read and initial each acknowledgment, provide the project information, and sign and date the form.
3
Complete The Agent Authorization
If you are designating an agent, complete the authorization form with the project and agent details and sign it.
4
Return The Forms To The City
Return the required form to the Engineering Division at City Hall West, 11333 Valley Boulevard.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Owner-Builder application package do?: It includes an acknowledgment for property owners applying for an encroachment or grading permit as Owner-Builders. It also includes an authorization form for an owner who designates an agent to handle permit documents.
Who must complete the Owner-Builder acknowledgment?: A property owner applying for an encroachment or grading permit in their own name as the Owner-Builder must read, initial, sign, and return the acknowledgment before the city issues the permit.
Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder application?: No. The form does not require a notary to sign, but when the permit is issued the owner must present a driver’s-license copy, notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
How do I submit the Owner-Builder application?: Return the completed and signed form to the City of El Monte Engineering Division at City Hall West, 11333 Valley Boulevard. The owner must present identification or other acceptable signature verification when the permit is issued.

Need something notarized?

This Owner-Builder Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Monte form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.