Saratoga, CA · Santa Clara County
Construction Hardship Form for Projects That Exceed the Valuation Threshold
Building permit applicants use this form to request hardship approval for accessibility upgrades on projects exceeding the construction valuation threshold.
What this form is
This form documents accessibility features and costs for alterations, structural repairs, or additions when the adjusted construction cost exceeds the stated valuation threshold. It asks for project and permit details, existing and proposed accessibility features, upgrade costs, a hardship request, and applicant certification. The applicant submits it for Building Official review with the project submittal package and existing and proposed site and floor plans for accessibility improvements.
Who needs it
Applicants with qualifying alteration, structural repair, or addition projects who are requesting hardship approval for accessibility upgrades complete and submit this form.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form to the Building Division with the project submittal package and existing and proposed site and floor plans for accessibility improvements. The form lists the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Construction Hardship Form for projects that exceed the valuation threshold.
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Complete The Form
Enter project and permit details, accessibility feature information and costs, the hardship request, and applicant certification.
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Gather Project Plans
Include existing and proposed site and floor plans for the proposed accessibility improvements.
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Submit To The Building Division
Send the completed form and plans with the project submittal package to the Building Division.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Construction Hardship Form?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this form without a notary; it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Construction Hardship Form?
- Submit the form to the Building Division with the project submittal package and existing and proposed site and floor plans for accessibility improvements.
- What information does the form request?
- It requests project and permit details, information about accessibility features and their costs, a hardship request, and the applicant’s certification.
- Who reviews a hardship request?
- The form states that the hardship request is subject to approval by the Building Official.