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OWNERBUILDER AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
F.S. 489.103 (7) EXEMPTIONS
State law, requires construction .to be done by licensed contractors: You have applied for a permit under an
exemption to that law. The exemption allows you, as the owner of your property, to act as your own contractor even
though you do not have a license. You must provide direct, on -site supervision of the construction -yourself. You
may build or. improve farm- outbuildings, a one -family or two-family residence for your .use and. occupancy. You
may also build or improve a commercial building at a cost not exceeding $75,000.00 as long as'it -is for your own
use or occupancy. You may not build or improve said structures for the.purposes.of selling or leasing that building.
You may not hire an -unlicensed person to act as your contractor -or to supervise people working.on your building; it
is your responsibility to make sure that people employed by.you have.licenses required by state law and by county
or municipal licensing ordinances.
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If you sell or lease a building you have built or improved within one year after construction is complete, then a
presumption is created that it was built or improved for sale or lease,. which is a violation of this exemption:
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You may not delegate the responsibility for supervising .work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed to perform
the work being done. Your construction must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, and
zoning regulations. ; Initial Here.
I understand that the building. official and inspectors arc not there to design or give advice on how to meet the
minimum code. Initial Here. W
I understand that as an owner -builder that any contract disputes with sub -contractors and I must be handled i'n a civil
court with.the advice of an attorney. This department will not mitigate any contract disputes.
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I understand that if -I compensate any: person or company. for work performed -they are required to be licensed in this
jurisdiction. If -for some reason they do not possess a license, I may -be responsible and liable for the cost of the
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I understand, that if any person that is unlicensed and uninsured gets injured on my construction prgicct-they may be
entitled to workmen's compensation. I could' be held liable for all doctor,: lawyer and related medical post, -which
could include loss of wages during recovery from their injury. Initial Here.
To qualify for this exemption under -this subsection, an owner must personally . appear, sign the building permit
application, and initial the above
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the above disclosure statement and that I further understand 1
that any violation of the terms of the owner/builder exemption shall. be- reported :by the Building and Zoning
Department to the Florida State Department of Professional Regulation, Si ed. and ackno ged on this.
day of .� of 201.'z�
5Kvner/Builder Signature
STATE OF FLORQA
COUNTY OF c..� of
The foreg ing instrument was actwledged before me this o� day.of (''��--( , 20 � 1
by LLB ewho is personally known to me, or who has.
produce as identification;
Signature of Notary Type or Print Name of Notary (Seal)
Title: Notaa Public Commission Number CiCn7_d(o314
0Y ADAM POMALES
�Notary Public - State of Florida.
4 Commission # GG 206318
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