East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County

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Building Code Enforcement Complaint Form

Use this form to report a suspected building code violation in East Palo Alto and provide contact information and details for the city’s investigation.

What this form is

A complainant or Building Division staff member completes this form to report a building code violation in East Palo Alto. It asks for the complainant’s contact information, the address of the violation, and details about the reported conditions. After investigating, a Code Enforcement Officer provides findings and recommendations and informs the complainant of the next step.

Who needs it

A person reporting a suspected building code violation in East Palo Alto can complete this form with their contact information and details of the violation.

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 form is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the statements are true and correct.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Building Code Enforcement Complaint Form for East Palo Alto.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Print legibly and enter your contact information, the address of the violation, and details of the reported conditions.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the declaration affirming that the statements are true and correct to the best of your knowledge.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed form 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 Building Code Enforcement Complaint Form?
No. The form asks the complainant to sign and date a declaration under penalty of perjury; it does not contain a notary block.
How do I submit the Building Code Enforcement Complaint Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the complaint form request?
It asks for the complainant’s name, contact number, email and address, along with the address of the violation and details of the reported conditions.
What happens after the complaint is investigated?
The form says a Code Enforcement Officer will provide a copy of the findings and recommendations and inform the complainant of the next action or step.

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This Building Code Enforcement Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Palo Alto form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.