Corona, CA Home Business: Home Occupation Permits (2026)

Any business activity conducted from a Corona residence requires a Home Occupation Permit (HOP) issued by the Planning Division before commencement. The application includes a description of the business activity, hours, employees, equipment, signage (if any), expected client visits, and parking arrangements. The Planning Division reviews applications administratively against the standards of CMC 17.86 (incidental use, no exterior alterations, no employees outside household, no walk-in retail, no hazardous materials, etc.). HOPs are typically processed within 5-10 business days. The permit is non-transferable: changing operators or addresses requires a new application. Approved HOPs are paired with a Business License/Business Tax Certificate issued by the Finance Department under CMC Title 5; both must be renewed annually. Fees are typically $50-$200 for the HOP and $50-$150 for the business license depending on gross receipts. Failure to obtain an HOP before operating is a violation subject to administrative citations under CMC Chapter 1.16 starting at ~$100. Cottage Food Operations and Family Daycare Homes have streamlined approvals that incorporate state preemption. STR/short-term-rental hosts are not 'home occupations' and are governed by separate STR ordinances. Renters need landlord written consent before applying.