Community Development Department
Building Construction Services
18400 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Building Phone: 941.743.1201 - Building Fax: 941.764.4907
Zoning Phone: 941.743.1964 - Zoning Fax: 941.743.1598
BCS@CharlotteCountyFL.gov
www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov
"To exceed expectations in the delivery of public services"
Application Date
Permit Number
For Office Use Only
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OWNER-BUILDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
(Per Florida Statute F-S 489.103.7.b)
PLEASE READ THE STATEMENT BELOW CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS STATEMENT SHALL RESULT IN
YOUR PERMIT BEING REVOKED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND MAY RESULT IN FINES UP TO $10,000.
I understand that State law requires construction to be done by licensed contractor and have applied for an owner/builder
permit under an exemption to that law. The exemption specifies that I, as the owner of the property listed, may act as my
own contractor with certain restrictions even though I do not have a license.
I understand that, as an owner-builder, I am the responsible party of record on a permit. I understand that I may protect
myself from potential financial risk by hiring a licensed contractor and having the permit filed in his or her name instead of my
own name. I also understand that a contractor is required by law to be licensed in Florida and to list his or her license
numbers on permits and contracts.
I understand that I may build or improve a one-family or two-family residence or a farm outbuilding. I may also build or
improve a commercial building if the costs do not exceed $75,000. The building or residence must be for my own use or
occupancy. It may not be built or substantially improved for sale or lease. If a building or residence that I have built or
substantially improved myself is sold or leased within 1 year after the construction is complete, the law will presume that I
built or substantially improved it for sale or lease, which violates the exemption.
I understand that, as the owner-builder, I must provide direct, onsite supervision of the construction.
I understand that I may not hire an unlicensed person to act as my contractor or to supervise persons working on my building
or residence. It is my responsibility to ensure that the persons whom I employ have the licenses required by law and by
county or municipal ordinance.
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I understand that building permits are not required to be signed by a property owner unless he or she is responsible for the
construction and is not hiring a licensed contractor to assume responsibility.
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I understand that it is a frequent practice of unlicensed persons to have the property owner obtain an owner-builder permit
that erroneously implies that the property owner is providing his or her own labor and materials. I, as an owner-builder, may
be held liable and subjected to serious financial risk for any injuries sustained by an unlicensed person or his or her
employees while working on my property. My homeowner's insurance may not provide coverage for those injuries. I am
willfully acting as an owner-builder and am aware of the limits of my insurance coverage for injuries to workers on my
property.
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I understand that I may not delegate the responsibility for supervising work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed to
perform the work being done. Any person working on my building who is not licensed must work under my direct
supervision and must be employed by me, which means that I must comply with laws requiring the withholding of federal
income tax and social security contributions under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) and must provide workers'
compensation for the employee. I understand that my failure to follow these laws may subject me to serious financial risk.
I understand that I may obtain more information regarding my obligations as an employer from the Internal Revenue Service,
the United States Small Business Administration, the Florida Department of Financial Services, and the Florida Department of
Revenue. I also understand that I may contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board at 850.487.1395 or www.
myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cilb/index.html for more information about licensed contractors.
I agree that, as the party legally and financially responsible for this proposed construction activity, I will abide by all applicable
laws and requirements that govern owner-builders as well as employers. I also understand that the construction must comply
with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, and zoning regulations.
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A recorded Notice of Commencement is required in the Permitting Office prior to the first inspection.