Home Occupations and Business Licensing

Business Licenses

If you are planning to operate a business within the Town of Magrath, you may need a business license and must comply with regulations. Licensing ensures your business operates safely while following all municipal business regulations. Applying for a license is straightforward and helps protect you, your neighbors, and the community while allowing your business to grow legally and responsibly.

In order to submit the business application fill out this form, then submit it to the town office either physically or over email to development@magrath.ca.

Home Occupations

The Land Use Bylaw defines a Home Occupation as: the ancillary use of a dwelling unit (and/or its accessory buildings or lands) by any trade, profession, event-based activities or craft for, or in the pursuit of, gainful employment and/or hobby involving the manufacture, processing, provision or sale of goods and/or services.

If you plan to run a business from your home in the Town of Magrath, you may need a home occupation permit. These regulations ensure that businesses operating from residential properties do not create safety hazards, traffic issues, or disturbances for neighbors. A permit allows you to operate your home-based business legally and responsibly. There are regulations surrounding Home Occupations to protect neighbors and the community. To obtain a home occupation permit, you must submit an application, receive approval, and then purchase a business license. Detailed regulations for Home Occupations can be found in the Land Use Bylaw No. 1284, Schedule 5 – Development Standards, Section 18.

In order to submit the home occupation application fill out this form, then submit it to the town office either physically or over email to development@magrath.ca.