Elon, NC · Alamance County

No notary required

Home Occupation Permit

Elon residents use this application to describe a proposed home business and provide information for the town’s home occupation review.

What this form is

The application collects the applicant’s contact details and information about the business, employees, work area, equipment, and potential effects on utilities, traffic, and parking. The form includes an approval or denial section for the LDO Administrator and explains that a special use permit from the Board of Adjustment is required for a home occupation. It also reproduces the town’s home occupation requirements.

Who needs it

Elon residents planning to operate a home occupation can use this application to provide details about the business for town review.

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 is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Home Occupation Permit application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in your contact information and details about the proposed home business.

  3. 3

    Review The Requirements

    Read the home occupation requirements included with the application.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit?
No. This document has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the form.
Who uses the Home Occupation Permit application?
Elon residents planning a home occupation can use the application to provide information about their business for town review.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant and business details, employee counts, the work area and equipment, and possible changes to utilities, traffic, or parking.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit application?
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 doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Elon form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.