In unincorporated Benton County, working from home is a home occupation, an accessory use that must stay clearly secondary to the residence. The county zoning code sets the conditions, and Washington's B&O tax applies to the income.
Benton County's zoning code lets residents run a home occupation in residential and rural zones as long as the business stays incidental to living there. Typical conditions keep the work inside the dwelling, cap the floor area used, limit outside employees, and prevent noise, odor, or traffic beyond normal residential levels. Washington has no income tax, but every business owes state Business and Occupation (B&O) tax through the Department of Revenue. Inside Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Prosser, or Benton City, that city's zoning and business license apply instead. Recorded HOA covenants add a separate private layer.
Running a home occupation that outgrows its accessory limits, or without required approval, exposes you to county zoning enforcement and orders to stop. HOA covenants are enforced separately in civil court.
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