Cleveland, OH · Cuyahoga County
Affidavit for Homeowner's Permit
Homeowners complete this affidavit to affirm they own the premises and will personally perform the work described on a permit application.
What this form is
This affidavit is for a homeowner seeking a homeowner’s permit. It asks the owner to affirm ownership of the premises and that they will personally perform the work described on the permit application. The form states that it must be attached to the permit application and includes spaces for the owner’s signature, address, phone number, and date.
Who needs it
A homeowner seeking a homeowner’s permit who will personally perform the work described on the permit application needs to complete this affidavit.
How to submit it
The form names the City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing, Division of Construction Permitting, at 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 505, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. It says to attach the affidavit to the permit application.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates it, and a plan examiner witnesses it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Affidavit
Download the Affidavit for Homeowner's Permit.
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Complete The Form
Affirm ownership of the premises and that you will personally perform the work described on the permit application.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the affidavit; the form includes a space for a plan examiner to witness it.
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Attach And Submit
Attach the affidavit to the permit application and submit it to the Division of Construction Permitting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Affidavit for Homeowner's Permit?
- No. The document has no notary block; the owner signs and dates it, and a plan examiner witnesses it.
- How do I submit the homeowner's permit affidavit?
- Attach the completed affidavit to the permit application. The form names the Division of Construction Permitting at 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 505, Cleveland.
- What does the affidavit ask the homeowner to affirm?
- The homeowner affirms ownership of the premises and that they will personally perform the work described on the permit application.
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