How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?

Make an appointment with the Planning Department to submit the permit application and Business Tax Statement application. The form says fees are due when you submit them.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for business and property-owner details, signatures, and information about the business’s location, equipment, storage, deliveries, visitors, employees, and parking.

Can I operate my home business while the application is pending?

No. The instructions say a business may not be conducted until the City grants approval and issues the actual permit and business license.

Santa Paula, CA · Ventura County

No notary required

Home Occupation Permit Application

Santa Paula residents seeking to operate a business from their home use this application to request a Home Occupation Permit and provide business and property details.

What this form is

This application requests approval to operate a business from a residence in Santa Paula. The instructions say to complete it with the Business Tax Statement application and submit both to the Planning Department; the home business cannot begin until the City approves it and issues the permit and business license. Applicants provide business, property-owner, and employee information and answer questions about the business’s location, equipment, storage, deliveries, visitors, and parking.

Who needs it

Residents seeking to operate a home-based business in Santa Paula must apply, and rented or leased properties require the owner’s permission.

How to submit it

Make an appointment with the Planning Department to submit both applications; the form lists 200 South 10th Street, Santa Paula, and says fees are due at submittal.

About notarization

This permit application is signed and dated without a notary; the accompanying Business Tax Statement includes a declaration under penalty of perjury that the applicant signs.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit application and review the attached code sections and instructions.
2
Complete Both Applications
Complete both sides of the permit application and the Business Tax Statement application; answer the questions as fully as possible.
3
Gather Required Information
Obtain the property owner’s permission if the property is rented or leased. Include a dimensioned site plan if a non-resident employee will work at the home.
4
Make An Appointment And Submit
Make an appointment with the Planning Department to submit both applications and pay the fees due at submittal.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?: No. The permit application is signed and dated without a notary. The accompanying Business Tax Statement includes a declaration under penalty of perjury that the applicant signs.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?: Make an appointment with the Planning Department to submit the permit application and Business Tax Statement application. The form says fees are due when you submit them.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for business and property-owner details, signatures, and information about the business’s location, equipment, storage, deliveries, visitors, employees, and parking.
Can I operate my home business while the application is pending?: No. The instructions say a business may not be conducted until the City grants approval and issues the actual permit and business license.

Need something notarized?

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