Richmond Hill, GA · Bryan County
Building Permit Owner Exemption Affidavit
Property owners use this affidavit to request a homeowner permit for work on their personal residence and accept responsibilities for the permitted work.
What this form is
This affidavit lets a property owner request special consideration for a homeowner permit to alter a personal residence. It asks for the owner's contact and property details and statements about intended occupancy, ownership, contractors, code compliance, inspections, and liability. The signer acknowledges that the affidavit becomes part of the permit upon submission and signs and dates it.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a homeowner permit to alter a personal residence should complete this affidavit and submit it with the permit application.
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 applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Building Permit Owner Exemption Affidavit PDF.
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Complete the Affidavit
Provide the property owner's contact information and property details, then review and complete the statements.
- 3
Sign and Date
The applicant signs and dates the affidavit.
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Submit to the City
Submit the affidavit to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Building Permit Owner Exemption Affidavit for?
- It lets a property owner request special consideration for a homeowner permit to alter a personal residence and acknowledge responsibilities for the work.
- Who should complete this affidavit?
- A property owner seeking a homeowner permit for work on a personal residence should complete and submit the affidavit.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Owner Exemption Affidavit?
- No. The document is signed without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Owner Exemption Affidavit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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