WHEN IS REGISTRATION FOR A HOME OCCUPATION NEEDED?

Any homeowner in Montgomery County who operates a home-based business which generates more then five visits to the site per week, or who provides a non-resident employee, must register his or her business with DPS. In addition, all home-health practitioners and lawn maintenance services are required to register.

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

An applicant must submit a Home Occupation Registration Certificate application to the zoning office of DPS. The application must include the following items:

• site plan
• floor plan
• photographs of the property

If you are creating new parking for your Home Occupation or Home Health Practitioners Office, a separate review will be conducted to ensure adequate drainage for your parking area.

A second kitchen in the home for catering or making food for off-site delivery or sales is not permitted. See Dept. of Health & Human Services.

If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a certificate of registration in the mail.

WHAT WILL THE COST BE?

The total fee for a home occupation is $203.50. The total fee includes an inspection fee of $185.00 and a 10% automation fee of $18.50.

WHEN WILL THE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION BE READY FOR PICK UP?

The normal processing time for approval or denial of a registered home occupation application is ten days. The certificate is non-renewable and is valid for as long as the business remains in operation.