§ 6-280. Owner's privilege.

Nothing herein shall prohibit a bona fide homeowner from contracting for the construction of his own residence. If the owner offers for sale or lease such structure within 12 months after completion, such person shall not thereafter obtain a building permit as a bona fide homeowner. Such privilege does not convey the right to violate any of the provisions of this ordinance, nor is it to be construed as exempting any such property owner from obtaining a permit and paying required fees thereof. The homeowner shall comply with the following:

(a)

File plans and specifications and prove qualifications under this section. Specifications and qualifications must be approved by the Okaloosa County building official or his or her designees.

(b)

Apply for and secure applicable permits.

(c)

Do the work in accordance with applicable codes.

(d)

Call for inspections and receive the approval of construction by the Okaloosa County Department of Growth Management.

(e)

Obtain a certificate of insurance holding the county harmless from liability or supply certificates from the owner holding the county harmless from liability to the owner and members of his family, or others who live in the owner's residence.

The owner exercising this privilege shall not, by reason thereof, set himself or herself up as a contractor without complying with the provisions to obtain a certificate of competency as a contractor.

(Ord. No. 07-32, § 2(Exh. A), 6-19-07)