Ontario, CA · San Bernardino County

No notary required

Home Occupation Permit Application

Ontario residents seeking to establish a home-based business use this application to request a permit and provide details about the proposed business and property.

What this form is

Ontario requires a Home Occupation Permit when a resident requests to establish a home-based business, and the application packet also lists a completed Business License Application as a minimum filing requirement. Applicants describe the business, materials and equipment, vehicles, and portion of the dwelling used. The packet also requests residency proof and, for renters, boarders, or lessees, the property owner's signature.

Who needs it

Ontario residents requesting to establish a home-based business need this application and must also provide a completed Business License Application.

How to submit it

Submit a complete application to the Planning Department at 303 East B Street, Ontario, California 91764. The packet lists a completed Business License Application as a minimum filing requirement.

About notarization

The applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign and date this application without a notary; the packet identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Home Occupation Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and property information, describe the business, and answer questions about the dwelling, equipment, vehicles, and employees.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Include a completed Business License Application and written proof of residency. If renting, obtain the property owner's signature.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Planning Department

    Submit the complete packet to the Planning Department at 303 East B Street, Ontario, California 91764.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Home Occupation Permit Application for?
Ontario residents use it to request a permit for a home-based business. It asks about the proposed business, property, materials, equipment, vehicles, and space used.
What must I include with my application?
The packet lists a completed Business License Application as a minimum filing requirement. It also requests written proof of residency; renters, boarders, or lessees need the property owner's signature.
Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?
No. The applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign and date the application without a notary. The packet identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?
Submit the complete application to the Planning Department at 303 East B Street, Ontario, California 91764. The packet says incomplete applications will not be accepted for filing.

Need something notarized?

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