What information does the application ask for?

It asks for business and owner details, a description of the proposed business, and information about business operations and the home. Applicable exhibits may request additional details.

What home occupation criteria does the form list?

The business must be confined within the residence, use no more than half of one floor’s gross area, be operated by household family members, and not create specified evidence or nuisances beyond normal neighborhood levels.

West Sacramento, CA · Yolo County

No notary required

Home Occupation Business License Application

This application lets West Sacramento residents apply for a business license for a home occupation and provide details for city department review.

What this form is

West Sacramento requires this application for a home occupation business license; the form says the proposed business must meet the listed home occupation criteria. The application asks for business and owner details, a description of the activity, and answers about business operations and the residence. It includes exhibits for land use, fire and industrial pretreatment, home occupation compliance, and other reviews that may apply.

Who needs it

Residents proposing to operate a home occupation in West Sacramento should complete this application if the business meets the listed home occupation criteria.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and applicable exhibits with the processing fee to the Community Development Department at 1110 West Capitol Avenue, 2nd Floor, West Sacramento, or submit electronically through the city website.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant declares under penalty of perjury that the application information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Business License Application and its exhibits.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business and owner information, describe the proposed activity, answer the questions, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Applicable Exhibits
Complete the appropriate exhibits; the application says exhibits may not apply to every business.
4
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and applicable exhibits with the processing fee to the Community Development Department, or submit electronically through the city website.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Business License Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. The applicant declares under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Business License Application?: Submit the completed application and applicable exhibits with the processing fee to the Community Development Department, or use the electronic application option on the city website.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for business and owner details, a description of the proposed business, and information about business operations and the home. Applicable exhibits may request additional details.
What home occupation criteria does the form list?: The business must be confined within the residence, use no more than half of one floor’s gross area, be operated by household family members, and not create specified evidence or nuisances beyond normal neighborhood levels.

Need something notarized?

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