Running a business from home

Ipswich Borough Council understands that some tenants may be self-employed and will wish to use their home as their workplace, or to run a small business.

If you plan to run a business from your home

Please contact your Housing Officer to discuss your situation and give you official permission to run a small business from your home’

How to notify us

Click the visit Housing Online button below to login or register. Please note the button opens in a new window.

Visit Housing Online

Working from home for an employer

If you are working from home for an employer, such as doing computer or phone work, you do not need to inform the Council.

Additional information

For details on the costs, insurance, and registration for running a small business, please check the Government advice.