Schodack, NY · Rensselaer County

No notary required

Home Occupation Permit Form

Town of Schodack residents can use this form to request a permit for a home occupation and describe the proposed business and use of their residence.

What this form is

This form requests a Town of Schodack home occupation permit and asks for the occupant’s name, address, phone number, business name, business type, and area of the residence to be used. It also asks the applicant to choose a home occupation type and provide information about activities, signage, employees, and parking. The form says the permit must meet applicable Town of Schodack zoning requirements and is not transferable.

Who needs it

A Schodack resident seeking a permit for a home occupation can complete the form with details about the business and its use of the residence.

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 document has no notary block; the owner signs the form, and it requests a letter describing on-site activities, with no notarized or sworn step stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Home Occupation Permit Form PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter occupant and business details, choose a home occupation type, and answer the questions about activities, signage, employees, and parking.

  3. 3

    Prepare The Activity Letter

    The form requests a letter stating exactly what you will be doing on site.

  4. 4

    Submit The Form

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Home Occupation Permit Form ask for?
It asks for occupant and business details, the area of the residence to be used, the type of home occupation, and information about activities, signs, employees, and parking.
Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Form?
No. The form has no notary block. The owner signs it, and it requests a letter describing on-site activities; it does not state that the letter must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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