Lodi, CA · San Joaquin County
Owner-Builder Qualifications
Property owners use this form to answer qualification questions and certify their eligibility for the owner-builder license exemption.
What this form is
This form helps a property owner determine whether they meet the owner-builder license exemption qualifications for work covered by a permit application. It asks about the planned work, occupancy, and prior use of the exemption, and requires the owner’s signature and date. The form also says a valid copy of identification is required to verify occupancy; if its address differs from the permit address, residency documentation is required.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking the owner-builder license exemption for work covered by a permit application use this form to certify their qualifications.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Owner-Builder Qualifications PDF.
- 2
Answer The Questions
Complete the questions about the work, residence, and prior use of the owner-builder exemption.
- 3
Gather Occupancy Documents
Include a valid copy of identification. If its address differs from the permit address, include documentation demonstrating at least 12 months of residency.
- 4
Sign And Date
The property owner signs and dates the form and certifies the information’s accuracy.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Qualifications form?
- No. The property owner signs and dates this form; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- Who uses the Owner-Builder Qualifications form?
- Property owners use it to answer questions about eligibility for the owner-builder license exemption for work covered by a permit application.
- What identification or other documents are required?
- The form requires a valid copy of a driver’s license or identification card to verify occupancy. If its address does not match the permit address, provide documentation demonstrating at least 12 months of residency.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Qualifications form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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