Home Occupation Permits
Home Occupation permits are intended to provide for "commercial uses" associated with a residence in those cases where that use will clearly not alter the character or the appearance of the residential environment. Click here for Home Occupation Permit Application.
Permitted Home Occupations:
- Office uses, when the residence is used for purposes of receiving mail, telephone calls and bookkeeping.
- Office uses such as, but no limited to gardening, contracting, consulting and sales.
- Professional occupations such as as real estate, insurance, law and medical, when in a residence is used only for bookkeeping and all business activities with personal contact with clients and or patients are done at a different location.
Prohibited Home Occupations:
- Businesses such as, but are not limited to beauty shops, machine shops, repair of motor vehicles and massage parlors.
What do I need before I start a Home Business?
- Home Occupation Permit (HOP) The HOP may be obtained through the Community Development Department. There is a one time fee of fifty (50) dollars for the permit and a fourteen (14) day review period.
- Floor Plan One (1) copy of a complete floor plan of your residence indicating the location and size of your office.
- Letter of Intent This letter must clearly explain the nature of your business. Not all home-based businesses will qualify for a Home Occupation Permit.
- Business License A business license may be obtained through the Finance Department. There is an annual fee for the license that is based on your gross annual receipts.
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Forms And Materials
Business Resources
Click below for links to community resources to assist businesses.
Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce
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Doing Business With The City Of Grand Terrace
Current Bid Opportunities
Notice Inviting Bids/RFPs
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