Instructions: Answer all six questions honestly. If all answers are YES, your business shall qualify as a Type-I Home Occupation and no permit is required. If any answer is NO, a Type-II Home Occupation Permit application will be required.
Examples That Typically Qualify as Type-I
Remote office work
Virtual consulting
Remote bookkeeping
Online educational services
Writing, editing, and digital content creation
Professional services conducted entirely online with no inventory, storage, manufacturing, or customer traffic
Examples That Typically Require a Type-II Permit
Businesses storing inventory at home
Etsy sellers storing products at home
Crochet businesses producing products at home
3-D printing businesses producing products at home
Businesses receiving customer visits
Home-based food production operations
Businesses with product assembly, manufacturing, fabrication, or processing occurring at the residence
Important Note
Qualification is based on the specific facts of each business. Final determinations are made by the Planning & Zoning Department pursuant to Ordinance 26-17.
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You Qualify as a Type-I Home Occupation
Based on your answers, your business activity appears to meet all requirements for a
Type-I Home Occupation. No permit is required at this time.
Please remember: if your business activity changes in the future, you may be
required to obtain a Home Occupation Permit and comply with all applicable City of Richmond regulations.
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A Type-II Home Occupation Permit Is Required
One or more of your answers indicate that your business does not qualify as a
Type-I Home Occupation. You will need to complete a
Type-II Home Occupation Permit application.
Please complete the permit application form below. If you have questions,
contact the City of Richmond Planning & Zoning Department.
