Atascadero, CA · San Luis Obispo County

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Over-The-Counter Permit Application (Owner/Builder Declaration)

Property owners, contractors, and authorized agents use this application to request an eligible over-the-counter building permit from the City of Atascadero.

What this form is

Use this application to request an over-the-counter permit for listed work, including replacements, repairs, re-roofing, and certain other projects. The form asks for the project address and description, work type, owner details, and applicant’s declaration and signature. Depending on the work and applicant, it also identifies required supporting documents, owner-builder declarations, and site plans.

Who needs it

A property owner, licensed contractor, or authorized agent seeking an over-the-counter permit for eligible work in Atascadero needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Community Development Department, Building Services, at 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422. The form says over-the-counter permit submittals are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and lists [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the owner-builder verification information says a notarized form or other acceptable verification may be required when the permit is issued.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Over-The-Counter Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the project and owner details, select the applicable work, and sign and date the applicant declaration.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include applicable supporting items listed on the form, such as a site plan, contractor information, or owner-builder declarations.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to Community Development, Building Services, at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Over-The-Counter Permit Application?
No notary block is included on this application. However, the owner-builder verification information says a notarized form or other acceptable verification may be required when the permit is issued.
Who can apply for an over-the-counter permit?
The applicant declaration allows a California licensed contractor, the property owner, or someone authorized to act on the property owner's behalf to apply.
What supporting documents may be required?
Requirements depend on the work and applicant. The form lists items such as a site plan for specified work, contractor information, and owner-builder declarations and proof of ownership.
How do I submit the Over-The-Counter Permit Application?
Submit it to Community Development, Building Services, at 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422. The form says over-the-counter submittals are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Need something notarized?

This Over-The-Counter Permit Application (Owner/Builder Declaration) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Atascadero form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.