A Type II permit is required when a home-based business:
- Involves customers or clients visiting the residence of the applicant
- Includes non-family members or non-residents as employees
- Will receive deliveries other than those made by small-scale carriers normally found in residential areas, such as the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, FedEx or courier service
- Will remain within the confines of the dwelling unit or garage
1. Before applying for a home-based business license, read the following:
2. Next, review and complete the following before applying for a permit:
Note: You will be asked to attach this information to your online application.
Apply for a permit.
3. Lastly, apply for a business license.
After you receive approval for a Type II permit from Urban Design and Planning, you can apply for your home-based business license. Note: You will be asked to include the planning case number provided as part of your Type II permit approval from the City.
Contact us
While not required, applicants may schedule a pre-application meeting with City staff to review the proposal's compliance with the City's code standards.
To schedule a meeting, contact Permit Services at 503-618-2845.