Apply for Home Occupation License

Step 1.Check Eligibility 

No more than 2 adult customers, clients, students, or patients shall be on the premises at any one time. Make sure you don't owe money to the City. We're unable to issue you a business license if you don't meet these requirements.

UNSURE IF YOU OWE? 
Check if you owe court fees, property taxes or parking tickets. Call the Treasurer's Office at 555-423-1199

PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
You’ll need to make sure that your property is zoned properly. You can call the zoning department at 555-123-4567. We recommend that you make sure you have this before applying for your license to avoid long delays.

Step 2.Gather Your Information

Here's a look at what you'll need to complete your application:

• A floor plan of the entire home with business space clearly
  indicated.    
• A letter of approval from authorized Condominium Association
  (if applicable).

You'll need the following information for ALL owners, partners, or corporate officers:   

• Name
• Address
• Last 4 digits of Social Security Number
• Driver's license or State ID number
• Date of Birth
• Email address

Step 3.Have Your Payment Ready

There is a $449 application fee for a first issuance of a license. You can renew your first issuance twice. There is a $139 application fee for renewals.

Step 4.We'll Review your Application 

You will receive email notification indicating we received your application. It takes us 5-10 business days to process applications. Keep in mind that it may take longer to process your application if we find that you need to make changes. You will be notified by email if changes are necessary. Once approved, you will receive your license via email attachment. 

The license must be displayed openly on the property where all customers can see.

Step 5.Renew Your License

We use a standard licensing year of July 1 through June 30 for all businesses. Your license will expire on June 30 regardless of when you apply. The fees are also the same no matter when you apply during the year. So make sure to plan accordingly.

Step 6.Apply Online

Step 1.Make sure we're open

Our office hours are 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday. We are out of the office on public holidays.

Step 2.Call us for instructions

You can find our number in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you all the information you need to apply for your business license.