Banning, CA · Riverside County
Home Occupation Application
Banning residents use this application to provide business and property details when seeking a Home Occupation Permit and business license.
What this form is
This application provides information about a proposed home business and certifies that the applicant’s statements are true and that they understand the operating standards. Banning requires a current business license and Home Occupation Permit for home occupations. The application asks for business, address, applicant, and property-owner details, a business description, and signed certifications.
Who needs it
Residents applying to operate a home occupation in Banning need this application, including applicants using rental property or property owned by someone else.
How to submit it
Business license applications are initiated through SmartGov at https://ci-banning-ca.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home, as directed on the application.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant or occupant differs from the legal owner, include a notarized property-owner authorization letter.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the business, address, applicant, and legal-owner details, select a business type, and describe the proposed business.
- 3
Gather Required Authorization
If the applicant or occupant differs from the legal property owner, include a notarized letter of authorization from the owner.
- 4
Sign And Initiate The Application
Sign and date the application and initiate the business license application through the SmartGov portal listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. If the applicant or occupant differs from the legal property owner, a notarized owner authorization letter must be included.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Application?
- The form says business license applications are initiated through SmartGov at https://ci-banning-ca.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the business name and description, home address, applicant and property-owner contact details, business type, and signed certifications.
- What must a home occupation applicant agree to?
- Applicants certify that they have read and understand the operating standards and agree to comply with applicable city requirements.
Need something notarized?
This Home Occupation Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Banning form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.