Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County
Home Occupation Permit
Los Gatos residents use this application to request a permit for a home occupation and describe how the business will operate at their residence.
What this form is
The application requests a Home Occupation Permit for a business conducted in a dwelling, and the form says a permit is required before using a premises for a home occupation. Applicants describe the business, equipment, vehicles, storage, work area, employees, and potential visibility from neighboring properties. The form also includes property-owner authorization when the applicant is not the owner, a business license routing form, and an accessibility notice.
Who needs it
Residents applying to conduct a home occupation at a Los Gatos dwelling need this permit application, with property-owner authorization if they are not the owner.
How to submit it
The form lists the Community Development Department at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030, and [email protected]. It lists a $193.00 application fee, a $7.72 permit tracking fee, and a $200.72 total.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign and date the form, and the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit application and review the form and included home occupation regulations.
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Complete the Application
Provide the requested information about the business, residence, equipment, vehicles, storage, work area, and employees.
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Gather Authorization
If you are not the property owner, complete the property-owner authorization section.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the Community Development Department using the contact information listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit?
- No. The document has applicant and, when applicable, property-owner signature and date fields, plus a certification under penalty of perjury; it does not require a notary.
- Who needs a Los Gatos Home Occupation Permit?
- The form says a permit is required to use a premises for a home occupation. The applicant describes the business and its activities at the residence.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks about the applicant and business, equipment, vehicles, sales, storage, work areas, employees, and visibility from neighboring properties. Property-owner authorization is included when the applicant is not the owner.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit application?
- The form lists the Community Development Department at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030, and [email protected]. Check the city website for current submission details.