Home Business in Quincy, MA (2026)

Quincy Municipal Code § 375-3.3.1

One home occupation may be allowed on any premises as of right, provided that the home occupation: Is conducted solely within a dwelling and solely by the person(s) occupying the dwelling as a primary residence... Is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the premises for residential purposes... Is registered as a business with the City Clerk.

Quincy Municipal Code § 375-3.3.2(3)

The home occupation does not exhibit any exterior indication of its presence or any variation from residential appearance, except for a sign or nameplate in compliance with Section 5.3. 4. A special permit for such use is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals, subject to conditions including, but not limited to, restriction of hours of operation, maximum floor area, off-street parking, and ...

Quincy Municipal Code §§ 375-3.3.1(6), 375-3.3.2(4)

Does not produce any customer, pupil, or client trips to the occupation site and has no nonresident employees. ...A special permit for such use is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals, subject to conditions including, but not limited to, restriction of hours of operation, maximum floor area, off-street parking, and maximum number of daily customer vehicle trips.

Quincy Municipal Code Ch. 375 (Zoning), § 3.2.2(3)

Family child care homes. Family child care homes and large family child care homes are allowed as set forth in the Table of Use Regulations. [Amended 6-1-2020 by Order No. 2020-012] 4. Adult day care homes. Adult day care homes are allowed in all districts as an accessory use only upon the issuance of a special permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals.