Aliso Viejo, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Building & Grading Permit Application

Property owners, contractors, or authorized agents use this application to provide project details and declarations for a building or grading permit in Aliso Viejo.

What this form is

The application provides project information and screening questions for building and grading permit work, including questions about water quality, construction waste, and residential green building. It also collects property, applicant, contractor, and project details, along with declarations about who will perform the work, workers’ compensation, construction lending, and compliance. An owner obtaining the permit must also submit the Owner Builder Responsibility form.

Who needs it

A property owner, licensed contractor, or authorized agent applying for a building or grading permit in Aliso Viejo needs this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the Building Department at 12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; an owner obtaining the permit must also submit the Owner Builder Responsibility form, and the signer signs and dates this application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building & Grading Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the property, applicant, contractor, and project details, answer the screening questions, and complete the applicable declarations.

  3. 3

    Gather The Required Attachment

    If the property owner is obtaining the permit, complete and submit the Owner Builder Responsibility form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Department

    The form lists the Building Department at 12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Building & Grading Permit Application for?
It collects property, applicant, contractor, and project details, plus declarations and screening answers for building or grading permit work in Aliso Viejo.
Who needs to complete this application?
A property owner, licensed contractor, or authorized agent applying for a building or grading permit needs to provide the requested information and declarations.
Do I need a notary for the Building & Grading Permit Application?
No. This application is signed without a notary. An owner obtaining the permit must also submit the Owner Builder Responsibility form; the application itself is signed and dated.
How do I submit the Building & Grading Permit Application?
The form lists the Building Department at 12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. Check the city website for current contact details.

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