Chino, CA · San Bernardino County
Home Occupation Permit Application
Chino residents or property owners use this application to request approval for a home-based business that requires a home occupation permit.
What this form is
The application requests a home occupation permit and is submitted with an Administrative Review application. It asks for property owner and applicant contact details, a business description, and information about household income, visitors, vehicles, equipment, and stored materials. It also includes owner and applicant certifications and explains that written authorization is needed for rental property or a residence in a homeowners association.
Who needs it
Residents seeking to establish a home occupation in Chino need this permit application, except for the listed in-home educational activities with no more than five students present at a time.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the owner differs from the applicant, the owner must sign or attach a signed authorization letter.
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
Fill in the property owner and applicant details, describe the business, and answer questions about its operations.
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Gather Required Attachments
If applicable, include written authorization from the property owner or homeowners association.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application 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 Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If the property owner differs from the applicant, the owner must sign or attach a signed authorization letter.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and applicant contact details, a business description, and information about visitors, vehicles, equipment, and materials stored at the property.
- Do all home-based activities require this permit?
- The form says a permit is required for a home occupation, but exempts in-home educational activities such as music lessons or tutoring when no more than five students are present at one time.
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