Ceres, CA · Stanislaus County
Home Occupation Permit
Ceres residents use this application to request approval for a business operated from their home and agree to the permit’s listed conditions.
What this form is
The Home Occupation Permit application requests applicant and property owner contact details, the business name and a description of the business. It lists conditions for home occupations, including limits on space, signs, equipment, and activity, and requires the applicant to agree to those conditions. The form states that a Ceres Business License is also required and includes approval, expiration, and renewal information for city use.
Who needs it
A resident seeking approval to operate a business from home completes this application, with the property owner’s written consent and signature if they are different.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Planning & Building Division at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307, as the city contact. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; if the property owner differs from the applicant, the owner’s written consent and signature are requested.
How to submit this form
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Download the Permit
Download the Ceres Home Occupation Permit PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant and property owner details, the business name and description, and sign to agree to the listed conditions.
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Gather Owner Consent
If the property owner differs from the applicant, obtain the owner’s written consent and signature.
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Submit to the City
Contact the Planning & Building Division using the address on the form and check the city website for current submission instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Ceres Home Occupation Permit?
- A resident seeking approval to operate a business from home completes the application. It asks for applicant and property owner details, plus the business name and description.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property owner contact information, the business name and description, and signatures agreeing to the listed home occupation conditions. A different property owner is asked to provide written consent.
- Do I need a notary for the Ceres Home Occupation Permit?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. If the property owner differs from the applicant, the form requests the owner’s written consent and signature.
- How do I submit the Ceres Home Occupation Permit?
- The form names the Planning & Building Division at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307. Check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.