What is the Home Occupation Affidavit for?

It is the form an applicant files to seek Community & Economic Development Director approval to conduct a home occupation at a dwelling in Gainesville.

What information and supporting materials may be required?

The form asks for applicant and business information and requires initials beside the listed conditions. The Director may also require an address, a site plan, and a written narrative describing the use, hours, and compliance.

How do I submit the Home Occupation Affidavit?

Email the completed affidavit with a copy of your current driver’s license to Planning@GainesvilleGA.gov, or submit it in person to the Community & Economic Development Department at 311 Henry Ward Way, 1st Floor.

Gainesville, GA · Hall County

No notary required

Home Occupation Affidavit

Gainesville residents file this affidavit to seek approval to conduct a home occupation at their dwelling.

What this form is

This affidavit is the form Gainesville residents use to seek Community & Economic Development Director approval for a home occupation. It asks for applicant and business details and requires the applicant to initial conditions covering such matters as floor area, parking, visitors, employees, and prohibited uses. The city may also require an address, site plan, and written narrative describing the use, hours, and compliance.

Who needs it

A resident seeking approval to conduct a home occupation at a dwelling in Gainesville should file this affidavit.

How to submit it

Complete the affidavit and email it with a copy of your current driver’s license to [email protected], or submit it in person to the Gainesville Community & Economic Development Department at 311 Henry Ward Way, 1st Floor.

About notarization

This document does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates the certification, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Home Occupation Affidavit for a home occupation in Gainesville.
2
Complete the Affidavit
Enter applicant and business information, initial the listed conditions, and sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include a copy of your current driver’s license. The Director may also require an address, site plan, and written narrative.
4
Submit to the City
Email the affidavit and driver’s license copy to [email protected], or deliver them in person to the department at 311 Henry Ward Way, 1st Floor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Home Occupation Affidavit for?: It is the form an applicant files to seek Community & Economic Development Director approval to conduct a home occupation at a dwelling in Gainesville.
What information and supporting materials may be required?: The form asks for applicant and business information and requires initials beside the listed conditions. The Director may also require an address, a site plan, and a written narrative describing the use, hours, and compliance.
Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Affidavit?: No. This document does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates the certification, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Affidavit?: Email the completed affidavit with a copy of your current driver’s license to [email protected], or submit it in person to the Community & Economic Development Department at 311 Henry Ward Way, 1st Floor.

Need something notarized?

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