Maricopa, CA · Kern County
Home Occupation Permit
This application is for applicants and property owners seeking a City of Ridgecrest permit to operate a business or vocation from a home.
What this form is
The application collects information about the proposed home business, its operation, equipment, deliveries, customer visits, and the property. Applicants describe how they will avoid offending neighbors and certify that they understand the permit conditions, including that the home must be their primary residence. The form also notes that businesses allowing clients in the home must meet accessibility requirements.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking to operate a business or vocation at a home in Ridgecrest complete this application, with the property owner’s information and signature.
How to submit it
The form lists the City of Ridgecrest Planning Division at 100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555, and [email protected]. It states a $75 fee.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date it, and the certification is executed under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit application.
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Complete The Application
Describe the business, its operation, the property, and how you will avoid offending neighbors.
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Review The Conditions
Read the form’s information about the permit procedure, primary residence condition, and accessibility requirements for clients visiting the home.
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Sign And Submit
Have the applicant and property owner sign and date the form, then submit it to the Ridgecrest Planning Division using the contact information listed.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Home Occupation Permit application ask for?
- It asks about the business, sales, equipment, operating days and hours, deliveries, customer visits, vehicles, property, and plans to avoid offending neighbors.
- Who signs the Home Occupation Permit application?
- The form provides signature and date lines for both the property owner and the applicant.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit?
- No. The document has no notary block; the applicant and property owner sign and date it, and the certification is executed under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit application?
- The form lists the City of Ridgecrest Planning Division at 100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555, and [email protected]. It states a $75 fee.