Running a Small Business Out Of My Apartment

Running a Small Business Out Of My Apartment

Member since 2023 · 1 post · 0 votes

Hi All,

I want to run a small business out of my apartment.  I am having difficulty finding if it is possible and legal for me to do so.  My building falls under zone CMX-2 section 14-533 of the code. The space has three rentable rooms with a large common space. I would like to use one room for my business. This would be less than 25% of the full apartment.  I would live in another room of the suite.  I plan to run a lower budget and small recording studio that I would rent hourly time out for.  I'd love to know if this is possible. 

Thank you!

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  • Realtor · Providence, RI · Member since 2022 · 404 posts · 262 votes
    3y

    If you are renting your apartment, I would first check to see if your lease agreement allows subleasing, if not that kind of stops you right there.  If it does allow you to sublease - you need to check in with your local town/city to confirm whether or not any type of licensing/permits are needed to operate.

  • Chris SeveneyBusiness Member
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    Investor · VA · Member since 2015 · 21k+ posts · 19k+ votes
    3y

    @Steve Unger

    Typically you can work from a rented residence but moment you start bringing guests to rent especially in housing is not allowed because housing is not designed for the type of use or occupancy.

    Check with everyone first as noted

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  • Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
    3y

    First, read your lease or talk to your Landlord to see if it's permitted. If it is, then you can call the City Planning and Zoning office with your address and they'll give you the answer within minutes.

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