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FAQ - Home Business License

I want to run a business out of my home.
What do I need to do?

If you are conducting business from your home, obtain zoning approval by applying for a Home Occupation. The Salt Lake County Zoning Ordinance allows businesses to be conducted from residences, provided the business does not change the character of the home. The business must be operated by the resident, conducted in only a portion of the home, and in most cases, is a part time business.

What approvals do I need for my business?

There are three types of businesses classified as Home Occupations. A business using the home as an office (i.e., to receive mail, conduct paper work, and take phone calls) is referred to as a Phone and Mail Home Occupation. A business that involves preparation or production (i.e., crafts, floral arrangements, etc.) where no customers will be coming to the home is referred to as a Conditional Use Home Occupation without Customers. A business involving more than a basic office (example: tax service, repair shops, salon, etc.) is referred to as a Conditional Use Home Occupation with Customers.

Do I need a business license to operate a business from my home?

Yes. You may not conduct a business until a Home Occupation Permit has been issued and you have obtained a business licence.

How do I appeal a decision?

If your application is denied by Staff or you disagree with conditions required for the approval of the application, you have 10 (ten) days in which to appeal. It will be necessary for you to attend a Planning Commission meeting. You will be notified of this public meeting date, at which you should be prepared to present your proposal in detail and answer questions.

How much does it cost?

Go to the fee schedule.