Nevada City, CA · Nevada County
Home Occupation Permit
Nevada City residents apply for an administrative home occupation permit and agree to conditions for operating a business from their dwelling.
What this form is
This application requests an administrative home occupation permit for a business conducted from a dwelling in Nevada City. Applicants agree to conditions including limiting the use to one resident, keeping business activity inside enclosed buildings, and limiting business-related vehicle trips. The form also asks for the applicant’s name, email, business name, business address, signature, and date, and says to enclose a business license application and all fees.
Who needs it
A Nevada City resident seeking an administrative permit to conduct a home occupation should complete this application and include a business license application.
How to submit it
Enclose the business license application and all fees; the permit application fee equals twice the prevailing business license rate. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies that the statements are true under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Nevada City Home Occupation Permit application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Review the listed conditions and provide the requested applicant and business information.
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Sign and Date
Sign and date the application and certify that the statements are true under penalty of perjury.
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Gather Required Items
Enclose a business license application and all fees; the permit application fee equals twice the prevailing business license rate.
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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
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the form without a notary and certifies that the statements are true under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit?
- Enclose a business license application and all fees. The form says the permit application fee equals twice the prevailing business license rate; check the city website for current submission details.
- What conditions does the Home Occupation Permit application list?
- The form lists conditions including that the use is confined to one resident, has no identifying signs, limits business-related trips, and takes place completely inside enclosed buildings.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the applicant’s signature, date, printed name, email contact, business name, and business address.