Form ACR 749, Property Owners Statement of New Construction, is the questionnaire the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder sends to a property owner after a building permit has been issued for the property. It is one of the Riverside County property tax forms the Assessor's Office uses to evaluate new construction. The form asks what was built, what it cost, its finishes and a sketch with dimensions. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by the Assessor at rivcoacr.org.
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What is ACR 749?
Form ACR 749, Property Owners Statement of New Construction (printed on the form as "Property Owner's Statement on New Construction") is the County of Riverside Office of Assessor form on which an owner describes new construction done under a building permit, so the Assessor can evaluate it.
The Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder sends the form to the owner of record. The form states that its records show a building permit was issued for the property address (the property situs) and asks the owner to complete it and return it. It also invites the owner to add any other information that helps in evaluating the new construction.
The form collects:
- Permit details: permit date, permit number, contractor and contractor address, completion date (or an estimated date if the work is not complete), and whether you are the owner-builder.
- Section 1, structural changes: addition, alteration, patio, pool or spa, or other work, with square feet and the total cost of work (labor and material).
- Section 2 and 2a: pool or spa details, and self-contained spa details.
- Sections 3 and 3a: interior and exterior detail (floors, walls, plumbing, roof covering).
- Section 4: a sketch of the new construction with an area computation.
The Assessor's Office may audit the statement for completeness and accuracy and may contact you for more information. The form is available in alternate formats.
Who needs to file ACR 749?
The owner of a property for which the County of Riverside Office of Assessor has recorded a building permit completes this form when the Assessor sends it. The form is addressed to the owner's name and mailing address and refers to the property situs printed on it.
Specific groups on the form:
- Owner-builders. The form asks whether you are the owner-builder; if you answer No, complete the contractor details (contractor name and address, city, ZIP and telephone).
- Owners of pool or spa projects. Complete item 2 for a pool or spa, or item 2a for a self-contained spa only.
- Owners with other structural work. Additions, alterations, patios and other work are reported in item 1, with items 3, 3a and 4 completed where the form directs.
- Agents. The signature line reads "Signature of owner or agent", with a title line for an agent. The form prints no further rule on who may sign for an owner.
The form is for owners the Assessor has contacted about a permit; it does not say that owners who have not received it must file it.
When to file ACR 749
Return the form to the Office of the Assessor within 3 weeks of the date shown in the "Date Sent" box at the top of the form. The form is triggered by the Assessor's records showing that a building permit was issued for the property, so no filing date exists apart from the date the Assessor sends it.
If the work is not finished, enter an estimated completion date in the Completion Date box; the form allows this. The form prints no extension procedure, no penalty and no processing time. Questions about timing can be directed to the Assessor's office locations listed on the reverse side of the form.
How to fill out ACR 749
Check owner and property details
Confirm the owner's name, mailing address and property situs printed at the top, along with the Date Sent. Note that the form is due back within 3 weeks of that date.
Answer the owner-builder question
Check Yes or No for Owner-builder. If No, complete the contractor name, contractor address, city, ZIP and telephone.
Enter permit information
Write the permit date, permit number and completion date. Enter an estimated date if the work is not complete.
Check the structural changes in item 1
Mark addition, alteration, patio, pool or spa, or other, and enter the square feet where requested. For Other, explain the work in the space provided.
Enter the total cost of work
Under item 1, write the total cost of work, labor and material, in the dollar space provided.
Complete pool or spa details
For a pool or spa, complete item 2: type, in ground or above ground, size, heater, pool sweep, decking square feet, spa and cost. For a self-contained spa only, complete item 2a.
Describe interior detail in item 3
Check the floors, walls and plumbing (1/2 bath, 3/4 bath or full bath) that apply, and add remarks if needed. Complete this for additions, alterations, patios and other work as the form directs.
Describe exterior detail in item 3a
Check the exterior walls and roof covering types that apply, using Other where listed choices do not fit, and add remarks.
Sketch the new construction
In item 4, draw the new construction showing its dimensions and position relative to existing structures. Complete the area computation lines and the total square feet.
Sign, date and download the PDF
Enter the signature of owner or agent, date, title (agent), address, city, state and ZIP, and daytime telephone number (8am - 5pm). Review every item, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and return it to the Assessor as described under How to submit.
How to submit ACR 749
Return the completed form to the Office of the Assessor, County of Riverside. The form prints no mailing instructions or online portal of its own, only the list of Assessor office locations below.
- Riverside (Downtown): 4080 Lemon Street, 1st Floor, Riverside, CA 92502-0751; a P.O. Box 751 mailing line with the same ZIP code is printed with this office.
- Riverside (Gateway): 2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92502-0751.
- Hemet: 880 North State Street, Hemet, CA 92543-1496.
- Temecula: 41002 County Center Drive, #230, Temecula, CA 92591-6027.
- Palm Desert: 38-686 El Cerrito Road, Palm Desert, CA 92211.
- Blythe: 270 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225-1608.
The form lists a telephone number for each location; check the printed form for the one that matches your office. Include the sketch on the reverse side and sign the form before returning it. Return it within 3 weeks of the date sent. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Assessor's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Returning the form after the 3 weeks allowed from the date shown in the Date Sent box.
- Skipping the reverse side: the form says "Please Complete Reverse Side," where the sketch, area computation and signature are.
- Answering No to Owner-builder without completing the contractor name, address, city, ZIP and telephone lines.
- Leaving the completion date blank when the work is unfinished; the form asks for an estimated date if the work is not complete.
- Entering square feet for an addition, alteration, patio or other work but not completing items 3, 3a and 4 that the form requires.
- Completing both item 2 and item 2a for one project; item 2 is for a pool or spa, item 2a for a self-contained spa only.
- Omitting the total cost of work (labor and material) in item 1.
- Sending the form unsigned, or with an agent signing without the Title (agent) line completed.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form ACR 749?
Form ACR 749, Property Owners Statement of New Construction, is a Riverside County Assessor form that asks an owner to describe construction done under a building permit: its type, size, cost, finishes and a sketch. The Assessor sends it after a permit is issued.
Why did I receive a Property Owners Statement of New Construction?
The form says the Assessor's records indicate a building permit was issued for the property address printed on it. The Assessor asks you to complete it so the new construction can be evaluated.
How long do I have to return Form ACR 749?
Within 3 weeks of the date shown in the Date Sent box at the top of the form. The form prints no extension process, so contact the Assessor office listed on the form if you need more time.
Where do I return the new construction statement in Riverside County?
Return it to the Office of the Assessor. The form lists offices in Riverside (Downtown and Gateway), Hemet, Temecula, Palm Desert and Blythe with addresses. It prints no other channel, so confirm with the nearest office how it accepts the form.
What if the construction is not finished yet?
Still complete the form. The Completion Date box asks for an estimated date if the work is not complete, so enter your best estimate of when it will be done.
Can I fill out Form ACR 749 online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not connected to the Assessor, and does not file the form; you return it through the Assessor's channels.
Does the Assessor check what I write on the statement?
Yes, it may. The form states that the Assessor's Office may audit the statement for completeness and accuracy and may contact you for additional information, so give a daytime telephone number.
Which section do I use for a pool or spa?
Use item 2 for a pool or spa, with its type, size, heater, decking and cost. Use item 2a only for a self-contained spa. Item 1 also asks you to check Pool or Spa and give the total cost of work.
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