Palmdale, CA · Los Angeles County
Density Bonus Housing Agreement
This agreement sets affordable housing and project obligations for an owner entering a density bonus arrangement with the City of Palmdale, including required terms for any lender consent.
- 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
The agreement records the owner’s commitments for affordable rental units, rents, management, reporting, and other project requirements, and grants the City a right of first refusal for affordable units. The City and owner execute it for a housing development receiving density bonuses or related incentives, concessions, or waivers. Before recording, the owner must provide a lender consent and subordination agreement from each existing lender that will retain a security interest in the property.
Who needs it
An owner entering a density bonus housing agreement with Palmdale must complete it, and each existing lender retaining a security interest must provide a lender consent.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes California acknowledgment certificates for the agreement signers and lender consent; each owner or lender representative signing a notarized document appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Agreement
Download the City of Palmdale’s density bonus housing agreement template and review its exhibits and signature pages.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Complete the owner, property, project, affordability, and agreement fields, and attach the property’s legal description.
- 3
Arrange Lender Consent
If a lender will retain a security interest, complete the lender consent and subordination agreement for that lender’s signature.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Check California’s current remote notarization availability and arrange a commissioned online notary if eligible.
- 5
Sign Before the Notary
The owner or lender representative signs the applicable document in the notary’s presence and completes the acknowledgment.
- 6
Submit for Recording
Follow the City’s instructions to submit the executed agreement and required lender consents for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Palmdale. 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 get the agreement notarized online?
- 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); a commissioned online notary may be an option.
- Do I need to notarize the lender consent too?
- Yes. The form marks the lender’s signature as requiring notarization and includes a notarial certificate. The agreement also contains acknowledgment certificates for its signers.
- Who signs the density bonus housing agreement?
- The agreement provides signature blocks for the City of Palmdale and the owner. The lender signs a separate consent and subordination agreement if it retains a security interest in the property.
- What should I do before recording this agreement?
- Complete the project and property information, attach the legal description, and provide a lender consent from each existing lender that will retain a security interest. The form says the agreement and lender consents are to be recorded.
- Where do I submit the completed agreement?
- The form identifies the City Clerk at the City of Palmdale as the recording request contact and says the parties are to cause the agreement to be recorded in Los Angeles County. Confirm with the city if unsure.