Gautier, MS · Jackson County
Home Occupation Application
This seven-page application is for property owners or their agents seeking City of Gautier approval to operate a qualifying business from a residence.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Submit the completed application, the $126 fee, and applicable attachments, such as a home-use diagram and business narrative. The Planning Director reviews the request after mailed notice to adjoining property owners; written objections may lead to a hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council. If approved, the applicant must apply for a privilege license through the City’s Privilege License Department at City Hall.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s agent must submit this application to request a City of Gautier permit for a home occupation.
Why it needs a notary
The fee simple property owner or owners sign the consent and designation before a notary, using the form’s acknowledgment block, which also states that an oath was taken.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the seven-page Home Occupation Application from the City of Gautier.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide applicant and business details, describe the proposed use, and prepare applicable attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the property owner’s consent and designation.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
The owner or owners complete the acknowledgment before the notary, who administers the oath noted on the form.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application, attachments, and $126 fee to the City of Gautier Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gautier. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for a Gautier home occupation permit?
- Complete the application, include the applicable attachments, and submit the $126 fee. The Planning Director reviews the request after adjoining property owners receive mailed notice.
- Do I need to notarize the owner consent?
- Yes. The form’s owner consent includes an acknowledgment stating that the owner signed before a notary and took an oath. Ask the City if you are unsure which signatures need notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for the owner consent?
- Mississippi requires its own notaries to meet signers in person under Miss. Code §25-34-15, but recognizes qualifying notarial acts by authorized officers of another state under §25-34-23. Confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.
- What attachments may the application require?
- The form lists a diagram of the home and the area used, a project narrative, any protective covenants or deed restrictions, and other information the Planning Director requests. City staff provides the legal description and street address.