Oxnard, CA · Ventura County
Owner-Builder Packet
Property owners applying for a construction permit as owner-builders use this packet to acknowledge their responsibilities and verify project information.
What this form is
The packet contains an Owner-Builder Acknowledgment and Information Verification Form for property owners seeking a construction permit in their own name. The city says the completed form must be returned before a building permit can be issued. Owners read and initial statements about their responsibilities, provide project details, and sign; an authorization form is included for owners designating an agent to apply for the permit.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a construction permit as owner-builders need to complete the acknowledgment; owners designating an agent also complete the authorization form.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the agency responsible for issuing the permit, at the official address indicated. The packet identifies City of Oxnard Development Services - Building and Engineering.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates the acknowledgment and, when applicable, the agent authorization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Owner-Builder Packet for your construction permit application.
- 2
Complete The Acknowledgment
Read and initial the statements, provide the requested project information, and sign and date the acknowledgment.
- 3
Complete Agent Authorization
If designating an agent to apply, complete the authorization form with the agent and project details.
- 4
Return The Packet
Return the completed form to the agency responsible for issuing the permit, at the official address indicated.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Oxnard Owner-Builder Packet for?
- It helps property owners applying for a construction permit as owner-builders acknowledge their responsibilities and verify project information.
- Who completes the agent authorization form?
- The packet says the property owner completes the authorization form when designating an agent to apply for an owner-builder construction permit.
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Packet?
- No. The property owner signs and dates the acknowledgment and, when applicable, the agent authorization.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Packet?
- Return the completed form to the agency responsible for issuing the permit, at the official address indicated. The packet identifies City of Oxnard Development Services - Building and Engineering.
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