Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Application?

No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. For a tax certificate, the form says the State Affidavit Verifying Residency Status and E-Verify forms must be notarized.

How do I submit the Home Occupation Application?

Submit it to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. The application lists a $20 fee, payable by card, cash, or check to ACC.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, business type and description, the portion of the home used, equipment and materials, and information about employees, vehicles, and parking.

What happens after home-occupation approval?

For a tax certificate, the form directs applicants to provide required forms and take the home-occupation approval and other completed, approved forms to the Business Tax Office at 375 Satula Avenue.

Athens, GA · Clarke County

No notary required

Home Occupation Application

Athens residents seeking approval to operate a home occupation submit this application to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department.

What this form is

Use this application to request Planning Department approval before operating a home occupation in Athens-Clarke County. It asks for applicant and property-owner details, business type and description, space used, equipment and materials, and answers about employees, vehicles, parking, and compliance with home-occupation standards. The form states a $20 fee and requires property-owner authorization when the applicant is not the owner.

Who needs it

A resident planning to operate a home occupation in Athens must apply for Planning Department approval before starting the business.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. The form lists a $20 fee payable by card, cash, or check to ACC.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; for a tax certificate, the listed State Affidavit Verifying Residency Status and E-Verify forms must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Application.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property-owner details, describe the business, and answer the questions about the home occupation.
3
Gather Required Authorization
If you are not the property owner, include the owner's signature or letter of authorization.
4
Submit To The Planning Department
Submit the application and $20 fee to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Application?: No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. For a tax certificate, the form says the State Affidavit Verifying Residency Status and E-Verify forms must be notarized.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Application?: Submit it to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. The application lists a $20 fee, payable by card, cash, or check to ACC.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, business type and description, the portion of the home used, equipment and materials, and information about employees, vehicles, and parking.
What happens after home-occupation approval?: For a tax certificate, the form directs applicants to provide required forms and take the home-occupation approval and other completed, approved forms to the Business Tax Office at 375 Satula Avenue.

Need something notarized?

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