Kentwood, MI · Kent County
Home Occupation Business Application
Kentwood residents use this application to describe a home-based business and certify that it meets the city’s home occupation standards.
What this form is
This application is for a business operated from a home in a residential district. It asks for the business name, applicant, location, telephone number, and business description, and includes the city’s home occupation standards. The applicant signs to certify compliance; approval is by the Zoning Administrator, who may approve upon receiving a letter stating the applicant’s intent and specific compliance measures.
Who needs it
Residents seeking approval to operate a home occupation in a Kentwood residential district need to provide business details and certify compliance with the listed standards.
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 application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Business Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicant Sections
Enter the business name, applicant, business location, telephone number, and business description.
- 3
Review And Sign
Review the home occupation standards, then sign and date the certification.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Home Occupation Business Application for?
- It records details about a home-based business and includes Kentwood’s standards for home occupations. The applicant certifies that the business conforms to those standards.
- Who needs to complete this application?
- A resident seeking approval for a home occupation in a residential district can provide the business details and compliance certification requested on the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Business Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Business Application?
- The form does not give submission contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.