The Home Occupation (Home-Based Business) Ordinance has been recently amended by City Council. If your business has been previously approved by the City, while you are not required to apply for a permit to operate your business, you are required to abide by the new regulations set forth in this ordinance.

Memo of instruction, ordinance, and forms to be completed and submitted to Planning & Zoning for to have your home-based business approval.

Letter of instruction, forms, and sample letters to be written. Completed packet to be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Department

Form to be used when a City-approved home based business is moving to a new residence in O'Fallon.

Helpful information from DCEO for potential business owners. You will find general information about starting your business, a link to their "Starting Your Business in Illinois" handbook, and many other links to help answer your questions.

Click this heading and you will be redirected to the official DCEO website.