Home Occupation Permit

Home Occupation Permits are issued to allow for, and regulate, home-based occupations in a residential neighborhood. Code of Ordinances, LDC 34-399

Use of your home address as a business location is limited to office space only, and is subject to other restrictions including:

• Zoning approval
• Multiple occupations operated from a home address require permits for each business
• Permits are not transferable from one address to another
• Signage at or advertising of the home address is not permitted
• Storage of vehicles, equipment or materials is also not permitted
• If you rent or lease the property, additional authorization is required from the property owner Property Owner Authorization

In addition to the business tax, there is a one-time $20 Home Occupation Permit fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable.

An application for a home occupation permit is submitted to the City Clerk's Office and is subject to review by the Planning and Development Department.  Home Occupation Permit Form