Chowchilla, CA · Madera County
Home Occupation Permit Application
Residents applying to operate a business from their home complete this application and submit it with their Business License Application for city approval.
What this form is
The application requests business and applicant contact details, the home occupation’s activities, and information about clients, vehicles, deliveries, products, equipment, and potential effects on nearby properties. Submit it with a Business License Application for approval before beginning a home occupation; the form also lists operating standards and requires written property-owner authorization before submission if the residence is rented.
Who needs it
A resident seeking approval to conduct a business from a home in Chowchilla must complete this application and submit it with a Business License Application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application with your Business License Application for approval by the Community Development and Economic Director; the form lists a nonrefundable $50 fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the residence is rented, obtain the property owner’s written authorization before submitting.
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 the requested business and applicant details, answer the home occupation questions, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
If the residence is rented, obtain the property owner’s written authorization before submitting.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application with your Business License Application for approval; the form lists a nonrefundable $50 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. If you rent your residence, the form says to obtain the property owner’s written authorization before submitting.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?
- Complete the application and submit it with your Business License Application for approval. The form lists a nonrefundable $50 fee.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business and applicant details, information about the home occupation and its activities, and answers about clients, vehicles, deliveries, products, equipment, and possible effects on nearby properties.
- Do renters need property-owner authorization?
- Yes. The form states that written authorization from the property owner for the proposed use must be obtained before submitting an application for a rented residence.