Ross, CA · Marin County
Owner-Builder Building Permit
Property owners seeking a building permit as an owner-builder complete this form to acknowledge their responsibilities and verify project information for the Town of Ross.
What this form is
The Town of Ross requires property owners to complete and sign this form before it will issue an owner-builder building permit. It asks for the property and project details, owner contact information, and the owner’s initials confirming understanding of each listed provision. An agent authorization section is included for owners who designate someone to apply, sign, and file permit documents on their behalf.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a Town of Ross building permit as an owner-builder needs to complete and sign this form.
How to submit it
Complete and sign the form, then return it to the Town of Ross Building Department, P.O. Box 320, Ross, CA 94957. The form says verification of the owner’s signature must be presented when the permit is issued.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; when the permit is issued, the owner must present a driver’s license copy, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the Town.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Town of Ross Owner-Builder Building Permit form.
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Complete The Project Details
Enter the application date, property and project details, estimated value, and owner contact information.
- 3
Read And Initial Each Provision
Read and initial each statement, then sign and date the owner acknowledgment.
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Add Agent Authorization If Needed
Complete the agent authorization section only if designating an agent to apply for the permit.
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Return The Form To The Town
Return the completed form to the Town of Ross Building Department at P.O. Box 320, Ross, CA 94957.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Building Permit?
- No. The form has no required notary block. When the permit is issued, the Town requires a driver’s license copy, form notarization, or other verification it accepts to verify the owner’s signature.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Building Permit?
- Complete and sign the form, then return it to the Town of Ross Building Department at P.O. Box 320, Ross, CA 94957. Signature verification must be presented when the permit is issued.
- What information does the owner-builder form ask for?
- It requests the application date, property location, estimated value, work description, owner contact details, and initials confirming the owner understands the listed provisions.
- Can an agent apply for the permit?
- The form includes an agent authorization section for an owner who designates someone to apply, sign, and file permit documents. The owner must complete and sign the authorization.