Antioch, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Home-Based Business License Application

Home business operators use this application to seek a home occupation use permit and document compliance with Antioch’s listed requirements.

What this form is

This application is for a home occupation use permit in Antioch. It asks the business operator to affirm compliance with the listed requirements and prohibited-use categories, and includes a property owner authorization for a tenant’s application. The form describes limits on home business activity and includes declarations by both the operator and property owner.

Who needs it

A person applying to operate a home business in Antioch, and the property owner when the applicant is a tenant, should complete the applicable sections.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document does not provide an address, email, or portal.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner make declarations under penalty of perjury, but no notarization is stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Home-Based Business License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Applicable Sections

    Provide the requested applicant and property owner information, as applicable, and review the listed requirements and prohibited uses.

  3. 3

    Gather Any Attachments

    The document does not identify any attachments to gather.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who completes the Home-Based Business License Application?
The business operator seeking a home occupation use permit completes the applicant sections. A property owner also provides authorization when the applicant is a tenant.
What does the application ask the signer to affirm?
The operator affirms compliance with the listed home occupation requirements. The property owner acknowledges the application and agrees to the stated property-related requirements.
Do I need a notary for the Home-Based Business License Application?
No. The document has signature lines and declarations under penalty of perjury for the operator and property owner, but it does not state that notarization is required.
How do I submit the Home-Based Business License Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document does not give an address, email, or portal.

Need something notarized?

This Home-Based Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Antioch form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.