Bennington, NY · Wyoming County
Home Occupation Application
Bennington residents apply to the Town Board for a special permit to establish or continue a home occupation using this application.
What this form is
This application requests a special permit from the Town Board to establish a home occupation in a dwelling. The document says a permit must be secured before establishing the occupation and renewed annually on or before the first Town Board meeting in March. Applicants provide property, business, staffing, vehicle, room-use, and equipment or supply details, and attach a copy of any current state or county permit or license.
Who needs it
Bennington residents seeking to establish or continue a home occupation must apply for a Town Board special permit.
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 asks for a copy of any current state or county permit or license, but does not say that attachment must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Home Occupation Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant and business details and answer the questions about the proposed home occupation.
- 3
Gather Any Required Attachment
If the occupation requires a state or county permit or license, attach a copy of the current permit or license.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Home Occupation Application used for?
- It requests a Town Board special permit to establish or continue a home occupation in a dwelling and collects information about the proposed business and its effects.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and business details, property zoning, rooms and equipment used, people involved, anticipated additional vehicles, and any required state or county permit or license.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It asks for a copy of any current state or county permit or license, but does not say that attachment must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.