Plano does not require a separate home occupation permit or general business license, but home-based businesses must comply with Zoning Ordinance standards. State-regulated activities need separate licensure.
Plano does not issue a dedicated home occupation permit. Instead, home-based businesses operate under the performance standards in the Zoning Ordinance and are self-certifying as to compliance. There is no local business license requirement in Plano for most home-based businesses, though specific state regulated activities such as child care, cosmetology, accounting, real estate, and contracting require state licensure. Texas sales tax permits from the Texas Comptroller are required for any business selling tangible goods, including online sellers and cottage food operators who exceed state thresholds. Federal EIN is recommended for LLC or corporate structures. HOAs in Plano master-planned neighborhoods often require separate written approval, architectural committee review of any changes, and may require proof of insurance. Plano Planning Department verifies zoning compliance for specific activities on request.
Zoning enforcement; fine up to $500 per day for each day of continued violation after notice. State license violations may carry separate penalties including misdemeanor charges.
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