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OWNER/BUILDER AFFIDAVIT--DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
F.S.489.1f03(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 exeinp'tion 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 license to per rm
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 are not there to design or give advice, on how to meet the
minimum code. Initial Hev. a—
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 in this
jurisdiction. If for some reason they do not possess a license,.I may be responsible and liable for the cost of the
license. Initial He
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 Her� ,
To qualify,for this exemption under this subsection, an owner must personally appear, sign the budding permit
application,and initial the'above
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the above disclosure statement and that I further 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 a ledged on this
day of of 20
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