Kannapolis, NC · Cabarrus County

No notary required

Home Occupation Permit Application

Kannapolis applicants use this application to provide details about a business they plan to operate from a home and request a permit.

What this form is

This application requests a permit for a business operated from a home in Kannapolis. It asks for applicant and property owner contact information, the business type, zoning designation, and details about fencing, deliveries, client visits, and parking. The applicant and property owner sign and date the form, and the applicant acknowledges reviewing the city’s Home Occupation Standards.

Who needs it

A person planning to operate a business from a home in Kannapolis can use this application to request a home occupation permit.

How to submit it

Upload the application and all required, legible documents through Accela Citizen Access, choosing Home Occupation Permit during the permit process; the form lists a $50 permit fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Home Occupation Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter applicant and property owner contact information and answer the questions about the home business and property.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Prepare all other required documents for upload; the form says submitted documents must be legible.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Upload the application and required documents through Accela Citizen Access, choosing Home Occupation Permit during the permit process.

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 lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?
Upload the application and all required, legible documents through Accela Citizen Access. Choose Home Occupation Permit during the permit process.
What information does the application request?
It asks for applicant and property owner contact details, the business type, zoning designation, and information about fencing, deliveries, client visits, and parking.
What permit fee does the form list?
The application lists a $50 permit fee. It also directs applicants to upload all required documents through Accela Citizen Access.

Need something notarized?

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