Home occupation permits are issued locally — but each state has its own patterns of city ordinance requirements, state-level occupation licensing, and typical fee ranges. Select your state for a guide covering how it works in your area.
Our state guides cover the 15 highest-traffic states. For any other U.S. state, the process is the same: contact your city or county planning department and search for "[your city] home occupation permit." Our free application checklist works for any city in any state.