Oconee County, GA · Oconee County
Homeowner Builder Affidavit
Homeowners complete this affidavit to confirm they are acting as their own general contractor and will use the permitted structure as their family residence.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Oconee County · Oconee County, Oconee County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- oconeecountyga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This affidavit records a homeowner’s statement that they are acting as their own general contractor and obtaining a permit for their family’s personal occupancy or use. It states that the structure will be their residence, will not be built for sale or rental, and that they will not build another residence as a Homeowner/Builder for two years after receiving a Certificate of Occupancy. The signer also accepts responsibility for code compliance.
Who needs it
A homeowner obtaining a permit for a residence they intend to occupy and use for their personal family needs to complete this affidavit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This affidavit is signed without a notary; the document asks the homeowner-builder to sign and date it, with no notarized attachment or related step stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Homeowner Builder Affidavit PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property location and your name, then review the statements about occupancy, contractor status, and code compliance.
- 3
Sign and Date
Sign and date the affidavit. The document does not list any attachments.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Homeowner Builder Affidavit confirm?
- It confirms that the signer is acting as their own general contractor, intends to occupy the structure as a residence, and accepts responsibility for code compliance.
- Who completes this affidavit?
- A homeowner obtaining a permit for a structure intended for their personal family’s occupancy or use completes and signs the affidavit.
- Do I need a notary for the Homeowner Builder Affidavit?
- No. The document asks the homeowner-builder to sign and date it; it does not state that a notary or notarized attachment is required.
- How do I submit the Homeowner Builder Affidavit?
- Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.