Napa · Building on your lot
Running a business from home in Napa
City rule: a home business may use 200 sq ft or 25% of the home and attached garage, whichever is larger; no non-residents employed.
Key points
- Home businesses: City rule: a home business may use 200 sq ft or 25% of the home and attached garage, whichever is larger; no non-residents employed.
Each rule below links to the section of the Napa Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
What Napa's code says
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I run a business from my home in Napa?
City rule: a home business may use 200 sq ft or 25% of the home and attached garage, whichever is larger; no non-residents employed.
General information, not legal advice.
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