Business Licenses

Available Information

  • Business Tax Category and Fee Schedule Summary (PDF)
  • General Contractors (Sole Proprietor) and Firms with 2 or more employees (Owner plus one or more employees) - includes: General Contractors (CLASS A & B), Alarm Installers, Private Patrol, Real Estate Firms, Maintenance Companies, Janitorial, Gardening/Landscaping, Pest Control, Tree Trimming, Pool Services, etc.
  • Firm with 2 or more employees (including owner) - includes: Subcontractors
  • Sole operators with no employees - includes: Subcontractors (Class C), Home Occupations*, Real Estate Brokers, Maintenance Companies, Janitorial, Gardening /Landscaping, Pest Control, Tree Trimming, Pool Services, etc.
    *Prior to commencing business for the first time, a separate Home Occupational Permit must be obtained from the Planning Department. The use of the residence must conform to the requirements outlined in Municipal Code Section 17.48.010.
  • Sole operators with no employees - includes: Handymen, Delivery Vehicles, Solicitors* and Horseshoers
    *An application must first be filed with the Police Department for all Solicitor Permits.