How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application says fees must be paid when it is submitted.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant, property owner, and business details, operating days and hours, information about clients and materials or equipment, and a description of the home occupation.

What do applicants certify when signing?

Applicants certify that the information and attachments are true, complete, and correct, agree to comply with applicable city code, and confirm they have read and understand the specified municipal code chapter.

Clayton, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Home Occupation Permit Application

Clayton residents use this application to request a permit for a business operated from their residence and provide details about its activities.

What this form is

This application requests a permit for a home occupation in Clayton. Applicants provide business and contact information, operating days and hours, details about clients and materials or equipment, and a description of the business activities. They also initial compliance statements and sign a certification agreeing to comply with applicable city code; application and processing fees must be paid when submitting.

Who needs it

A Clayton resident seeking a permit for a business operated from their residence should complete this application.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; its certification declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true, complete, and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit Application.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business, applicant, property owner, operating schedule, and home occupation details, then initial the compliance statements.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach a separate sheet if needed to describe the activities or services provided.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, pay the application and processing fees, and submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Its certification declares under penalty of perjury that the information and attachments are true, complete, and correct.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application says fees must be paid when it is submitted.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant, property owner, and business details, operating days and hours, information about clients and materials or equipment, and a description of the home occupation.
What do applicants certify when signing?: Applicants certify that the information and attachments are true, complete, and correct, agree to comply with applicable city code, and confirm they have read and understand the specified municipal code chapter.

Need something notarized?

This Home Occupation Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clayton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.