Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not require any listed attachment to be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?

Submit it to the Stafford Township Community Development Department/Zoning Department at 260 E. Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050. The form lists a $25 zoning permit fee.

What materials must accompany the application?

The form calls for two true copies of a property survey and one copy of a floor plan. If a sign is proposed, provide its square footage, location, and wording.

Does an approved home occupation permit need renewal?

Yes. The application states that an approved permit must be renewed annually.

Stafford Township, MT · Ocean County

No notary required

Home Occupation Permit Application

Stafford Township residents use this application to request a zoning permit for a home occupation and provide information about the business and property.

What this form is

This application requests a Stafford Township zoning permit for a home occupation and asks for property and owner details, a description of the occupation, and answers about how it will operate. Applicants must provide two true copies of a survey and a floor plan; sign details and supporting documents may also be needed. The form says approved permits must be renewed annually.

Who needs it

Stafford Township property owners seeking a permit for a home occupation should complete the application and provide the listed supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Stafford Township Community Development Department/Zoning Department, 260 E. Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050. The form lists a $25 zoning permit fee payable to Stafford Township.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists supporting materials but does not require any attachment to be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the property and owner details, describe the home occupation, answer the questions, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include two true copies of a survey and one floor plan; provide sign details or other supporting documents when applicable.
4
Submit To The Township
Submit the application and the $25 zoning permit fee to the Community Development Department/Zoning Department at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not require any listed attachment to be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?: Submit it to the Stafford Township Community Development Department/Zoning Department at 260 E. Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050. The form lists a $25 zoning permit fee.
What materials must accompany the application?: The form calls for two true copies of a property survey and one copy of a floor plan. If a sign is proposed, provide its square footage, location, and wording.
Does an approved home occupation permit need renewal?: Yes. The application states that an approved permit must be renewed annually.

Need something notarized?

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