Home Business in San Mateo, CA (2026)
1 verified home business rules for San Mateo, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Home Daycare
Small family daycare homes (up to 8 children) are permitted by right in all residential zones under California H&S Code Section 1597.45. Large family daycare homes (9-14 children) require a conditional use permit. All providers must be licensed by the California Department of Social Services.
San Mateo Home Daycare Regulations
Significant RestrictionsCA Health and Safety Code § 1597.45
1597.45. (a) The use of a home as a small or large family daycare home shall be considered a residential use of property and a use by right for the purposes of all local ordinances, including, but not limited to, zoning ordinances. (b) A local jurisdiction shall not impose a business license, fee, or tax for the privilege of operating a small or large family daycare home. (c) Use of a home as a...
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