Wexford County, MI · Wexford County
Homeowners Affidavit
Homeowners acting as general contractor for their own residence use this affidavit to confirm they understand the responsibilities of holding the building permit.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Wexford County · Wexford County, Wexford County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- wexfordcounty.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This Wexford County Building Department affidavit explains the homeowner exemption for building a residence for personal use and the responsibilities that come with acting as general contractor and obtaining the building permit. The homeowner prints their name, signs, and dates the document to confirm they have read and understand the statement. It also describes potential responsibility for code violations, jobsite injuries, taxes, and completing the work.
Who needs it
A homeowner building their own residence for personal use who will act as general contractor and obtain the building permit may use this affidavit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Wexford County Building Department at 401 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, MI 49601, or email it to [email protected].
About notarization
This affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; it asks the homeowner to confirm they understand the statement and lists no notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Homeowners Affidavit PDF.
- 2
Read the Statement
Review the statement about the homeowner exemption and responsibilities of acting as general contractor.
- 3
Complete and Sign
Print your name, sign the affidavit, and enter the date.
- 4
Submit to the County
Send the completed affidavit to the Wexford County Building Department by mail or email.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Homeowners Affidavit for?
- It explains the homeowner exemption for building a residence for personal use and the responsibilities a homeowner assumes when acting as general contractor and obtaining the building permit.
- Who uses this affidavit?
- A homeowner building their own residence for personal use who will act as general contractor and obtain the building permit may use it. The document says the exemption does not apply to an apartment building or duplex.
- Do I need a notary for the Homeowners Affidavit?
- No. The affidavit asks the homeowner to print their name, sign, and date it; it lists no notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Homeowners Affidavit?
- Send it to the Wexford County Building Department at 401 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, MI 49601, or email it to [email protected].