Home Business in Navajo County, AZ (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Navajo County, Arizona.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Navajo County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Zoning & Home Occupation Permits

Running a home-based business in unincorporated Navajo County, Arizona requires an Administrative Permit in every residential zoning district, from A-General through Commercial-Residential. Article 23 defines a home occupation as work carried on by the resident that stays incidental and secondary to the dwelling's residential use and does not change its character.

Home Occupation Zoning, Unincorporated Navajo County

Some Restrictions

Navajo County Zoning Ordinance § 502; Article 23, Definition 60

The following uses require an Administrative Permit within the Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts: 1. Guest houses. 2. Home occupations. ... ... 60. Home Occupation: ... An occupation carried on in a dwelling unit by the resident thereof; provided that the use is limited in extend and incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes, and does not change ...

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Home Daycare

In unincorporated Navajo County's Single-Family Residential Districts, a home daycare stays outside the zoning permit system only while it serves six or fewer clients. Section 502 requires a discretionary Special Use Permit for any day care facility accommodating seven or more clients, pulling larger in-home operations into the same Board-level review as a kennel or bed and breakfast.

Home Daycare Zoning, Unincorporated Navajo County

Significant Restrictions

Navajo County Zoning Ordinance § 502; § 1912

The following uses require a Special Use Permit within the Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts: ... ... 7. Day care facilities and nurseries accommodating seven (7) or more clients. ... Section 1912 – General Conditions Applicable to all Special Use Permits 1. An application for a Special Use Permit, together with the applicable fee as established from time to time by the Board of Superv...

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