Santa Monica, CA · Los Angeles County
Demolition Affidavit
Property owners and project professionals complete this affidavit to verify that proposed work will not result in a demolition under the city’s requirements.
What this form is
The affidavit verifies that proposed work will not result in a demolition and is required for applicable projects under the city’s stated requirements. It asks for the project address and signatures from the applicable property owner, architect, engineer, or contractor of record, who certify they have reviewed relevant plans. The form says to upload it as a supporting document with plan check applications, if applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicable project professionals complete the affidavit for work that must be verified as not resulting in a demolition.
How to submit it
If applicable, upload the completed affidavit as a supporting document with the plan check application. The form lists City Planning as the contact for questions.
About notarization
This affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; it has signature sections for the applicable property owner and project professionals, with no notarized attachment or sworn step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Demolition Affidavit PDF.
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Complete the Applicable Sections
Enter the project address, read the page, initial by your title, and complete the section that applies to you.
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Gather Supporting Documents
The form says to upload the affidavit as a supporting document with the plan check application, if applicable.
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Submit With the Plan Check Application
If applicable, upload the completed affidavit with the plan check application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Demolition Affidavit for?
- It verifies that proposed work will not result in a demolition. The form says to upload it as a supporting document with plan check applications, if applicable.
- Who signs the Demolition Affidavit?
- The applicable property owner and project professionals—architect, engineer, or contractor of record—complete their respective signature sections.
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition Affidavit?
- No. The affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; it has signature sections for the applicable property owner and project professionals, with no notarized attachment or sworn step stated.
- How do I submit the Demolition Affidavit?
- If applicable, upload it as a supporting document with the plan check application. The form lists City Planning as the contact for questions.