A Home Occupation Permit is required for any business operating in a residence. The business must be permitted according to Section 1341.22 of the City of Huntington Zoning Ordinance. All home occupations are required to obtain a State and Huntington Business License. You will be able to open for business once you have received a Huntington Business License and Home Occupation Permit.
FORMS
Home Occupation Packet (includes Instructions, Regulations for Home Occupations, Home Occupation Permit Application, and Business License Application)
PROCESS
1) Business Services Advocate: The advocate is available to assist you throughout the process and provide you with the Huntington Business License and Home Occupation Applications.
- Business Services Advocate: Sarah Bostic
- Department: Finance
- Phone: 304.696.5540 ext. 2339
- Email: bostics@huntingtonwv.gov
2) Submit the Home Occupation Application: Apply to the Planning and Zoning office to verify that the proposed use will be compatible with the neighborhood and receive proof of approval.
- Department: Planning and Zoning
- Phone: (304) 696-5540, opt 3
- Email: planningdept@huntingtonwv.gov
- Please refer to the City of Huntington code Section 1341.22 for the types of occupations that are permitted/prohibited as a home business (included for your convenience).
- Home Occupation has an application fee of $30
3) Register your Business: Register your business with the State of West Virginia and license with the City of Huntington. Once your home occupation application is approved, submit your business license application.
- Department: Finance
- Phone: (304) 696-5540, option 4
- Email: finance@huntingtonwv.gov