Warrensville Heights, OH · Cuyahoga County
Homeowner Affidavit
Warrensville Heights homeowners complete this affidavit when obtaining a permit to perform work on their own dwelling instead of using a registered contractor.
What this form is
The affidavit identifies the homeowner and dwelling and confirms that the homeowner intends to perform work for which a permit is being obtained. The signer accepts responsibility for calling for and receiving required inspections and approvals, complying with city building and zoning codes, and project code compliance. Contractors and subcontractors working under the permit must be registered with the city.
Who needs it
A homeowner obtaining a permit to perform work on their own dwelling instead of having a registered contractor perform it needs this affidavit.
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 and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download The Affidavit
Download the Homeowner Affidavit PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the homeowner and dwelling information, then sign and date the affidavit.
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Check Permit Requirements
The form does not list attachments; note that contractors and subcontractors working under the permit must be registered with the city.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Homeowner Affidavit for?
- It verifies that the homeowner intends to perform work on a dwelling for which a permit is being obtained and accepts responsibility for inspections, approvals, and code compliance.
- Who completes this affidavit?
- The homeowner completes it when obtaining a permit to perform work on their dwelling instead of using a registered contractor.
- Do I need a notary for the Homeowner Affidavit?
- No. The document calls for the homeowner to sign and date it; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Homeowner Affidavit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Homeowner Affidavit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Warrensville Heights form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.