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How long will it take to get my business license certificate?: Getting your business license certificate depends on the type of business license you apply for.

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1. What is the cost of my business license?: Business License Fees: On page 4 of the business license application (PDF) is the license tax fee guide to determine the cost of your business license. Example: If your field of business is professional services and you forecast you will make $50,000 the first year, your license tax fee is $114 per schedule + $25 first-time application fee + $4 CASP Fee. Therefore, the total amount of your business license will be $143.

2. How long will it take to get my business license certificate?: Getting your business license certificate depends on the type of business license you apply for.

3. What requires a Home Occupational Use Permit?: If your business is home-based or your paperwork for your business is facilitated at your home. This process is done with our Planning Department and generally takes approximately 2.5 weeks.

4. What inspections are required for local businesses?: Our Planning Department reviews the business license application for zoning. Inspections from our Building, Fire, and Public Works departments are required prior to opening. Once all Departments sign off on inspections the Business License will be issued. This timeline could be up to 2 business days after final approvals.