Please read through the entire application process below before apply for a home occupation zoning clearance. There are multiple steps that must be completed with the Planning & Building Department as well as with the Tax Collector. 

FAQs can also be found at the end of this page.

Complete the form below to verify if a home occupation can be applied for at a specific address:

Wait for Planning staff to reply to the business location verification request before continuing to the next step.

Then initiate a business license application with the County Tax Collector.

Please remember to continue to the next step with the Planning Department after this step is complete.

Then apply for a home occupation zoning clearance through the online service PermitSLO.

1. To apply online, click here and find Home Occupation Zoning Clearance
2. Click Apply
3. Login by providing your email address and clicking "Next", or "Create an account", if you are a new user.
4. Follow the step-by-step instructions.

Planning staff will email the billing contact an invoice. Pay invoice here*.

Once the invoice is paid, the project review timeline will begin.

Please note for all Planning and Building applications, after 15 days of non-payment of invoice, the application will be voided and resubmittal will be required.

Once Planning staff approves the Zoning Clearance, the Tax Collector continues processing the application, which may require the approval of additional departments and/or agencies.