Natalia, TX · Medina County
Home Occupation Permit Application
This application lets a Natalia resident request city approval to conduct a qualifying occupation or activity from a home where an immediate family member lives.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Submit this application to the City Administrator to request permission to use part of a dwelling for a home occupation. The city reviews the proposed use and may issue a permit or refer the request to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The packet includes a sworn neighboring-property-owner petition and a notarized property-owner statement for applicants who rent; supporting materials and written responses may also be required.
Who needs it
A person who has or wants a home occupation at a residence in Natalia should complete the application and provide the requested supporting information.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Home Occupation Permit Application and review its instructions and exhibits.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the proposed use, property and business details, and prepare the requested written responses and supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If a notarized property-owner statement or neighboring-owner petition applies, book an online notary session for the signer.
- 4
Sign On Video
The affiant signs the applicable statement during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and applicable attachments to the City Administrator for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Natalia. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which parts of the application need notarization?
- The packet includes jurat blocks for a neighboring property owner's petition and a rental property owner's statement. Check which supporting statements apply to your application.
- How do I get the property owner's statement notarized?
- Have the property owner complete the applicable statement, then book online with a commissioned online notary. The owner signs during the video session and can submit the notarized statement with the application.
- Do I need a notarized statement if I rent the property?
- The form says a renter must obtain a written and notarized statement from the property owner stating there is no objection to the home occupation. The statement must accompany the application.
- Can I sign the statement with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can notarize an eligible document remotely; confirm with the city if unsure.