Claremont, CA · Los Angeles County
Home Occupation Permit
Claremont residents use this application to request permission for a limited business or professional activity at their single-family residence.
What this form is
This application requests a permit for a limited business or professional activity conducted in a single-family residence. The city requires a permit before business activities begin, with annual renewal. Applicants provide contact and business details, describe where and how the business will operate, certify compliance with the listed criteria, and sign and date the application.
Who needs it
A Claremont resident planning a qualifying business or professional activity in their single-family home must obtain this permit before starting.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Claremont Department of Community Development, 207 Harvard Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. The form lists a $64 new application fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property-owner, and business details, including where the activity will take place and a specific business description.
- 3
Review And Sign
Review the listed home occupation criteria, then sign and date the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Department of Community Development at the address on the form; the listed new application fee is $64.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit?
- Submit the completed application to the City of Claremont Department of Community Development at 207 Harvard Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. The form lists a $64 new application fee.
- When do I need to get this permit?
- The application says a Home Occupation Permit must be obtained before business activities begin and renewed annually.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property-owner details, business information, the location and area used in the home, and a specific description of the business.
Need something notarized?
This Home Occupation Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Claremont form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.