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

Under Sec. 90-72(b)-(c), a dwelling may be used for business when both a business license (Chapter 18) and a home occupation permit have been issued, and a separate home occupation permit is required for each business. If the business license lapses, the home occupation permit automatically expires with it. The director may issue the permit upon application and payment of the required fee, with conditions and time limitations as needed, and may require a hearing for occupations that might not meet the section's purposes. The operating conditions in subsection (d) include: (2) employees, assistants, or volunteers who are not occupants of the dwelling shall not be employed on the premises, except as permitted by state law for Small Family Child Care Homes; (7) no customer services or sales of goods on the premises except by telephone or computer, or limited instruction (a maximum of three students per session and six students per day, with director allowances for single events); and conformity with fire, building, plumbing, electrical, and health codes. The director may impose additional conditions and may cancel the permit within 90 days if zoning is amended to prohibit the use. A permit is revoked on violation if not cured within three days of written notice; repeated violations may be revoked without further notice. Denials and revocations may be appealed to the Planning Commission (Sec. 90-43.6).