Visalia, CA · Tulare County
Home Occupation Permit
Visalia residents use this application to request a permit for a home occupation, provide business and contact details, and agree to the listed conditions.
What this form is
Use this form to apply for a Visalia home occupation permit, request a change of address, or identify a cottage food operation. It asks for applicant and business information, home and mailing addresses, contact details, and a description of the home occupation. Applicants agree to the listed conditions and declare that their information is true and correct; the form says to obtain an approved permit copy before starting business.
Who needs it
A resident seeking a Visalia home occupation permit, changing an address, or identifying a cottage food operation should complete this form.
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 document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the form and declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Home Occupation Permit form.
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Complete the Application
Provide the requested applicant, business, address, contact, and home occupation details.
- 3
Review and Sign
Review the listed conditions, then sign and date the form and complete the declaration.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the form and declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct; no notary block is included.
- Who uses the Visalia Home Occupation Permit?
- Residents seeking a home occupation permit, changing an address, or identifying a cottage food operation can use this form.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It requests applicant and business names, home and mailing addresses, phone, website, and a description of the home occupation.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Home Occupation Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Visalia form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.