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OWNER/BUILDER AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
F.S.489.103('n EXEMPTIONS
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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 coirplet , 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 c�des,
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the work being done. Your construction must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building and
zoning regulations. Initial Here A
I understand that the building official and inspectors are not there to design or give advice on how to eet the
minimum code. Initial Here.
I understand that as an owner-builder that any contract disputes with sub-contractors and I must be handled in 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}'nthis
jurisdiction. If for some reason they do not possess a license, I may be responsible and 1'iable for the co t'o!the
license. I Initial Here.
I understand that if any person that is unlicensed and uninsured gets injured on my construction project-they may be
entitled to workmen's compensation. I could be held liable for all doctor, lawyer and related medical cost, which
could include loss of wages during recovery from their injury. Initial Here-
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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 1 have read and understand the above disclosure statement and that i fiuther understand
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. Signed and acknowledged on this
day of of 20�
Owner/Builder Signature
STATE OF FLORIDA
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The foregoing instrument acknowledged before me this 3 day of Ste-, ,20 �Z
by rvi n who is personally known I to me,or who has
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