Home Occupations

Home-based businesses are allowed in the City of Arroyo Grande with approval of a Home Occupation Permit. The Home Occupation Permit is intended to allow for enterprises that are conducted within homes in residential districts, and that are clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit and compatible with surrounding residential uses.

Home Occupation Permit Application

To apply for a Home Occupation Permit, please submit a completed application (36 Kb) and return it along with the application fee of $80.00 to the Community Development Department at 214 East Branch Street. Please note that applications typically take 3-5 days to review and must be approved before a business license can be issued by the Financial Services Department.