Sierra Madre, CA · Los Angeles County
Owner-Builder Handout and Notice to Property Owner
This handout and form package explains owner-builder responsibilities and collects a property owner's acknowledgment for a Sierra Madre construction permit.
What this form is
The package explains owner-builder roles and risks, then provides an acknowledgment and verification form for property owners applying for a construction permit in their own name. The City says the property owner must read, initial, sign, and return the notice before a permit can be issued. It also includes an agent authorization form for owners who designate someone to apply for an owner-builder permit.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a construction permit as an owner-builder must complete the acknowledgment; owners designating an agent also complete the authorization form.
How to submit it
Complete and sign the required form and return it to the City of Sierra Madre Building Department, 232 E. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024, before a permit is issued.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; the owner signs and dates the form, though it says notarization or other acceptable verification may be presented to verify the signature.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Owner-Builder handout and Notice to Property Owner PDF.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Read and initial each acknowledgment statement, fill in the requested project information, and sign and date the form.
- 3
Complete Agent Authorization If Needed
If designating an agent to apply for the owner-builder permit, complete the authorization form; the notice itself remains the owner's responsibility.
- 4
Submit To The Building Department
Return the required completed form to the City of Sierra Madre Building Department before a permit is issued.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Owner-Builder Notice to Property Owner?
- It explains owner-builder responsibilities and risks and records the property owner's acknowledgment for a construction permit application.
- Who must complete this form?
- A property owner applying for a construction permit as an owner-builder must complete and sign the acknowledgment. An owner appointing an agent also completes the authorization form.
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Notice to Property Owner?
- No notary block is provided; the owner signs and dates the form. The document says notarization or other verification acceptable to the agency may be presented to verify the signature.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Notice to Property Owner?
- Return the completed and signed form to the City of Sierra Madre Building Department at 232 E. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024, before a permit is issued.
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This Owner-Builder Handout and Notice to Property Owner doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sierra Madre form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.