Palmdale, CA · Los Angeles County
Home Occupation Permit Application
Palmdale residents use this application to request approval to operate a home occupation and provide details about the proposed business and its location.
What this form is
This application is for people seeking approval to operate a business from a residence in Palmdale. It asks for applicant and business details, the proposed work area, equipment and materials, customer transactions, and possible building alterations; a site or floor plan must be attached. The application describes operating conditions and says a business license is required before operation begins.
Who needs it
A person who wants to operate a home occupation in Palmdale should complete this application and provide the requested information and attachments.
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 document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the statements under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and business information, describe the proposed occupation, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a site or floor plan identifying the office location and proposed storage, if applicable. If you do not own the home, provide homeowner authorization.
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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 uses the Home Occupation Permit Application?
- A person seeking approval to operate a business from a residence in Palmdale uses the application to provide applicant, business, and proposed-operations information.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Attach a site or floor plan showing the office location and proposed storage, if applicable. If the applicant does not own the home, the form directs them to provide homeowner authorization.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. The applicant certifies the statements under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.
- 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.
Need something notarized?
This Home Occupation Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Palmdale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.