Medford, OR · Jackson County
Accessory Dwelling Unit SDC Reduction Request
Medford homeowners use this request and attached restrictive covenant to seek a reduction in system development charges for an accessory dwelling unit and submit the required documents to the City.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Medford · Medford, Jackson County, Oregon
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- medfordoregon.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Submit the request with the building permit application to seek an ADU system development charge reduction. The attached covenant sets a 10-year restriction on short-term rentals, requires annual rent reporting and certification, and must be signed, notarized, recorded with Jackson County, and filed with the City before permit issuance. The request form also asks for a property deed copy so the covenant can include the correct legal description.
Who needs it
Homeowners requesting an ADU system development charge reduction must submit this form with their building permit application and provide a deed copy.
Why it needs a notary
The covenant includes acknowledgment blocks for the Grantor and City Manager; the property owner or owners sign the covenant before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Request
Get the ADU SDC Reduction Request Form and attached covenant from the City of Medford.
- 2
Complete the Request
Enter the homeowner and property details, and attach a copy of the deed for the property where the ADU will be located.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the covenant after the City sends it to you following permit review.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner or owners sign the covenant before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Record and Submit
Record the covenant with Jackson County and return it to the City’s Planning Department as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Medford. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I request an ADU SDC reduction in Medford?
- Submit this request with your building permit application and attach a copy of the property deed. The City calculates the SDCs during permit review and emails the covenant.
- Do I need to notarize the request form?
- The request form calls for owner signatures, while the attached covenant must be signed by the property owner, notarized, and returned to the Planning Department.
- Can I sign the covenant with a commissioned online notary?
- Oregon law authorizes remote notarization by Oregon notaries under ORS 194.277, and ORS 194.260 recognizes qualifying acts by notaries authorized in another state. The Oregon Secretary of State confirms a properly notarized out-of-state RON document is valid in Oregon.
- What commitments come with the SDC reduction?
- The covenant restricts short-term rental use for 10 years, requires annual rent reporting and certification, and must be recorded with Jackson County at the homeowner’s expense. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.