Jacksonville, NC · Onslow County

No notary required

Home Occupation Application

Jacksonville residents use this application to request approval to operate a business from their primary residence.

What this form is

The application requests approval for a home occupation and asks for the business name, owner and residence contact information, and a specific description of the business and daily activities. Applicants must certify that they have read and understand the listed conditions, which address matters such as residential impacts, business operations, and vehicle parking. The city reviews the application and records its decision and comments.

Who needs it

A Jacksonville resident seeking approval to operate a business from the home they occupy as their primary residence needs this application.

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; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Jacksonville Home Occupation Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the business and owner details, then describe the business type and day-to-day activities specifically.

  3. 3

    Review The Conditions

    Read the listed home occupation and vehicle parking conditions, along with the agency review reminders that may apply.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

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

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for a Jacksonville home occupation permit?
The form says the request must be made by someone who currently occupies the structure as their primary residence. It asks for business and owner details and a description of daily activities.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the business name, owner, home address, phone numbers, email, and a specific description of the business and day-to-day activities. The applicant also signs and dates the certification.
Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
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. The form also provides an online link to check application status.

Need something notarized?

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