Colfax, WA · Whitman County
Home Occupation Permit Application
Colfax residents or businesses use this application to request permission to operate a business as an accessory use to a residence in a residential district.
What this form is
This application requests a Colfax permit to operate a business as an accessory use to an established residence in a residential district. It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed business activities, customer visits, possible noise or nuisance concerns, parking, and how the use will affect neighboring properties. Applicants must also provide required supporting materials, including a property map or drawing and a list of adjoining property owners.
Who needs it
A resident or business seeking to operate a business as an accessory use to a residence in a Colfax residential district 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; it requires an original applicant signature, and the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information and describe the business, customer visits, possible nuisances, parking, and effects on adjacent properties.
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Gather Required Materials
Include a property map or drawing, required business details, the application fee listed in the current fee schedule, and adjoining owners' names and addresses.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application with an original signature, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Home Occupation Permit Application?
- A resident or business seeking to operate a business as an accessory use to an established residence in a Colfax residential district uses this application to request a permit.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The document lists a description of business activities, supplies and equipment, the current application fee, and names and addresses of adjoining property owners. It also asks for a property map or drawing.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?
- No. The application requires an original applicant signature and date, but it does not identify a notary or any 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 Colfax form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.