What does the Home Occupation Permit Application ask for?

It requests property and applicant details, information about the proposed business and its operations, and plans and permit or license copies listed as required attachments.

What attachments are listed for this application?

The form lists a property plot plan, a plan for proposed parking, landscaping and sign location if required, a floor plan showing business space, and copies of required permits or licenses from other agencies.

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?

No. The application calls for the applicant's signature and date, and lists plans and permit or license copies as attachments; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

Phoenixville, PA · Chester County

No notary required

Home Occupation Permit Application

Phoenixville property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a permit for a business operated from a home.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Phoenixville home occupation permit and provide details about the property, proposed business, and its operations. The form asks about business space, customer visits, employees, deliveries, advertising, hours, vehicles, and whether other agency permits or licenses are required. It also lists the plans and permit or license copies that must accompany the application.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized agents proposing to operate a business from a home in Phoenixville should complete this permit 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; it lists supporting plans and permit or license copies, but no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, applicant, business, and proposed operation details, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather the Listed Attachments
Include the listed plot plan, proposed site plan if required, business floor plan, and copies of required permits or licenses.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Home Occupation Permit Application ask for?: It requests property and applicant details, information about the proposed business and its operations, and plans and permit or license copies listed as required attachments.
What attachments are listed for this application?: The form lists a property plot plan, a plan for proposed parking, landscaping and sign location if required, a floor plan showing business space, and copies of required permits or licenses from other agencies.
Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?: No. The application calls for the applicant's signature and date, and lists plans and permit or license copies as attachments; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
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 Phoenixville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.