Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is a business License?
  2. What gives the City the right to require a business license?
  3. Who is required to have a business license?
  4. What is the difference between a resident business and a nonresident business?
  5. How do I apply for a business license?
  6. How long is a business license good?
  7. Can I operate 2 types of businesses under 1 license?
  8. Can other people operate under my license?
  9. Are there any other requirements to get a business license?
  1. How much does a business license cost?
  2. Will the Business License fee always be the same?
  3. Who establishes the amount of the Business License fee?
  4. How is gross revenue defined?
  5. What do I get from the Business License fees that I pay?
  1. What if I refuse to purchase a license?
  2. What are the penalties for businesses operating prior to getting a business license?
  3. What are the penalties for businesses that are late renewing their business license?
  4. Can business license penalties be waived?