Waterville, OH · Lucas County

No notary required

Home Occupation Permit Application

Waterville residents use this application to request approval for a home-based occupation and confirm that it meets the listed zoning regulations.

What this form is

This application requests approval to conduct a home occupation in Waterville and is subject to review by the Municipal Administrator or designee. Applicants provide the business location and description, contact information, and responses to the listed home-occupation regulations. The form also includes an affidavit in which the applicant affirms residency and responsibility for operating the business and agrees to comply with the regulations.

Who needs it

Waterville residents seeking approval to operate a home occupation in an agricultural or residential zone should complete 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 document has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the sworn affidavit, which does not request notarization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Home Occupation Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the location and contact details, describe the business, and mark whether each listed regulation is met.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Attach additional sheets for the business description if needed.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?
No. The form has no notary block. It includes a sworn affidavit for the applicant to sign and date, but does not request notarization.
Who uses the Home Occupation Permit Application?
Waterville residents seeking approval to conduct a home occupation in an agricultural or residential zone use this application.
What information does the application ask for?
The form asks for the business location, zoning, business description, phone and email contact details, and responses to the listed home-occupation regulations.
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 Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Waterville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.