Table, chair and decor rental business from home
Rent tables, chairs, linens and backdrops for birthdays and showers, stored in your garage and delivered by you.
- $2k-8k
- Side hustle
- From home
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
Official data
5,321 US businesses with employees in this field, +8.4% in a year
NAICS 532289 “All other consumer goods rental”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.
What it is
A small party rental business that starts with folding tables, chairs, linens and popular decor such as balloon arches, backdrops and centerpieces. You store it at home and deliver and collect it yourself.
Your first three steps
- Check what local rental companies charge, then pick 2 or 3 popular packages and set your prices
- Buy a starter set of tables, chairs and linens, and set up a simple booking calendar and deposit system
- Post photos on local Facebook groups and Instagram, and ask parents and event planners you know for first bookings
Who pays
Parents planning birthdays, people hosting showers, graduations and family reunions, plus small churches, schools and community groups.
How it makes money
A rental fee per item or per package for a weekend, plus delivery and setup fees. Package deals such as 'table and 8 chairs' raise the value of each booking.
Skills that help
- Organizing bookings and inventory
- Lifting and loading safely
- Friendly, reliable customer service
Watch out for
- Check whether your city or county requires a business license and whether home occupation rules or your HOA limit storage and deliveries
- General liability insurance, and check what it covers for items on rented sites
- Write clear rental terms covering damage, late returns and cleaning fees
- Check your lease or HOA if you plan to store a lot of equipment at home
Deep research report · US
Everything you need to start: table, chair and decor rental from home
Researched with live web search for United States: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a party rental business at home?
Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how much inventory you buy, such as tables, chairs, linens and decor, and what you need for delivery. Starting small and adding popular items as bookings come in keeps early spending lower.
How much can a home party rental business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on your inventory, how many events you book and your prices. Revenue is before costs such as insurance, repairs and delivery. The estimate assumes about 6 hours a week or more.
What should I check before starting a party rental business?
Check whether your city or county requires a business license, and whether home occupation rules or your HOA limit storage and deliveries. Also look into general liability insurance and what it covers on rented sites, and write clear rental terms for damage, late returns and cleaning fees.
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