Seaside, CA · Monterey County

No notary required

Application for Home Occupation Permit

Seaside residents seeking to operate a home-based business complete this application for a Home Occupation Permit and obtain signatures from the applicant and property owner.

What this form is

This application is for a proposed business operated from a residence and asks about the business, employees, equipment, sales, deliveries, vehicles, and the portion of the home used. The City says a Home Occupation Permit and a Business License must be secured, and the application must be completed and signed by both the applicant and property owner; its processing fee is non-refundable.

Who needs it

Residents proposing a home occupation in Seaside need this application, with both the applicant and property owner completing the required signatures.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the City of Seaside Planning Division; the processing fee is non-refundable and is set by the approved fee schedule.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner each sign and date the application, and no notarized attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Home Occupation Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill out the application completely with the requested applicant, property owner, business, and home-use details.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Have both the applicant and property owner sign and date the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Planning Division

    Submit the completed application to the City of Seaside Planning Division; the fee is non-refundable and follows the approved fee schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Home Occupation Permit Application ask for?
It asks for applicant, property owner, and proposed business details, plus information about employees, equipment, sales, deliveries, vehicles, and how much of the home the business will use.
Who must sign the application?
Both the applicant and the property owner must sign and date the application. The form also states that the application must be filled out completely.
Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated by the applicant and property owner without a notary; it does not mention a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?
Submit the completed application to the City of Seaside Planning Division. The form says the processing fee is non-refundable and refers to the approved fee schedule.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Home Occupation Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Seaside form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.