Home businesses in Arlington County, VA
A home occupation needs a signed agreement with the zoning administrator. No signs, one non-resident worker at a time, 12 clients a day (4 at once), and no more than 25% of the house.
A person last checked these rules on October 20, 2026. This is guidance only, so confirm with Arlington County before you build.
The details
- Banned as home occupations: barber shops and salons, day care, animal boarding and grooming, medical offices, motor vehicle repair and others.High confidence
- Contractor businesses: one commercial vehicle and no stored equipment or materials.High confidence
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Common questions
- Can I run a business from home in Arlington County?
- A home occupation needs a signed agreement with the zoning administrator. No signs, one non-resident worker at a time, 12 clients a day (4 at once), and no more than 25% of the house.
Sources
- Arlington County Zoning Ordinance § 12.9.11, home occupations. Checked 2026-10-21
Home occupation operators shall apply for and enter into an agreement with the zoning administrator... There shall be no signs... only one person, at any time, who is not a bona fide resident of the dwelling, may be employed or perform work on the premises.…
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