Home-based costume rental by appointment

Party hosts, parents, school drama clubs, community theater groups, and people attending Halloween, themed or holiday events.

Rental fee per costume for a few days, plus a refundable deposit and fees for late returns or damage. Group bookings for a whole cast or party can bring in larger orders.

• Sewing and basic repairs
• Organizing stock and bookings
• Friendly customer service

• Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit, and whether your HOA or lease allows customer visits
• Check general liability insurance and sales tax rules for rentals in your state
• Hygiene: clean items properly between rentals, and avoid renting items that are hard to sanitize
• Seasonal demand peaks around Halloween, so plan your cash flow for quieter months
• Check licensing rules if you use branded characters, as copied designs can raise trademark issues

Startup costs are typically estimated around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the size of your collection and how you store and clean it. Price out your own plan before buying stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $300 to $1,500, depending on your collection and bookings. Demand peaks around Halloween, so plan your cash flow for the quieter months.

Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit, and whether your HOA or lease allows customer visits. Also check general liability insurance, state sales tax rules for rentals, and licensing if you use branded characters.