Salinas, CA · Monterey County
Home Occupation Permit
Salinas residents use this permit to request approval for a home occupation and agree to follow the conditions listed on the form.
What this form is
This permit is for a resident seeking to conduct a home occupation at their dwelling in Salinas. It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed occupation, and signed declarations agreeing to the listed conditions; city staff complete the approval, comments, and permit number sections.
Who needs it
A Salinas resident proposing to conduct a home occupation at their dwelling should complete and submit this permit.
How to submit it
Submit the signed permit to the Community Development Department, 65 West Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901. The form lists phone hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About notarization
This permit is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, but no separate notarized attachment or step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Permit
Download the Home Occupation Permit PDF.
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Complete The Applicant Details
Enter applicant, address, phone, and proposed occupation details, then review the listed conditions.
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Sign And Date
Sign and print the applicant name and, where applicable, the property owner name; enter the dates.
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Submit To The City
Submit the signed permit to the Community Development Department at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Salinas Home Occupation Permit cover?
- It records applicant and proposed occupation details and the applicant’s agreement to follow the permit conditions, including limits on where and how the home occupation is conducted.
- Who completes the Home Occupation Permit?
- The resident applying for a home occupation provides the applicant details, proposed occupation, and signatures. Community Development Department staff complete the approval, comments, and permit number sections.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit?
- No. The permit is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, but no separate notarized attachment or step.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit?
- Submit the signed permit to the Community Development Department at 65 West Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901. The form lists phone hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.