Unpermitted Dwelling Unit Amnesty Application Form (Cotati, California)

This is the official Unpermitted Dwelling Unit Amnesty Application Form from City of Cotati. You can fill it in its original layout in your browser or with an AI assistant, then download it to review, sign and submit to the agency.

Form details

Issuer

City of Cotati

Jurisdiction

Cotati, California

Type

Other permit forms

Questions

30

Last mapping review

2026-10-04

Official blank PDF from City of Cotati ↗

What this form asks

• Main unit address (street address of the existing main dwelling)
• Proposed address for the unpermitted unit (an Address Request Application is also required)
• Assessor's Parcel Number (APN)
• Use/Occupancy type, existing and proposed (e.g. "Existing: storage / Proposed: ADU")
• Applicant's name
• Applicant email
• Applicant phone
• Applicant address (street, city, state, ZIP on one line)
• Property owner's name (if different from applicant)
• Property owner email (if different from applicant)
• Property owner phone (if different from applicant)
• Property owner address (street, city, state, ZIP on one line; if different from applicant)
• Type of unpermitted dwelling unit (Attached ADU includes converted garages, basements and attics; Converted JADU is within the floor area of a single-family dwelling) (choose one)
• A signed/stamped letter from a licensed professional stating the date of construction (checkbox)
• The County Assessor’s initial date recognizing the unpermitted dwelling unit (checkbox)
• Escrow documents identifying the unit and the year of construction (checkbox)
• Prior official Building, Planning, or Code Enforcement records of the unit (checkbox)
• Real estate transfer disclosure forms for unpermitted unit (checkbox)
• Insurance documents (checkbox)
• Notarized letters from previous owners or tenants (checkbox)
• Photos (if available) dated, showing approximate time of construction (checkbox)
• Other documents will be considered on a case by case basis (i.e., construction contract documents) (checkbox)
• Site plan showing placement of the unit(s) on the property and distances from property lines and other structures (checkbox)
• Floor plan of the unit(s) (checkbox)
• Elevations (side profiles) of the unit(s), if not within the main dwelling's envelope. Photos may suffice. (checkbox)
• Completed Address Request or Change form to request an official address for the unit(s) (checkbox)
• Optional preliminary inspection documentation (from a 3rd party licensed contractor or the City of Cotati Building Dept.) is submitted with the application (checkbox)
• Signing as (check one) (choose one)
• Printed name of person signing
• Date signed (date)

Review, sign and submit

PaperPorter fills the form but does not submit it or approve anything. Signatures, initials and staff-only areas are left for the right person. Confirm current fees, attachments and filing instructions with City of Cotati.

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Frequently asked questions

Does PaperPorter submit this form?

No. You download the completed PDF, then review, sign and submit it to City of Cotati yourself.

Can I fill it without an AI assistant?

Yes. Fill it in your browser and download the completed PDF. An assistant such as ChatGPT or Claude can also ask you the questions and fill it for you.