Existing Business License Renewals and Updates:

• Renew within 30 days of expiration to avoid penalties and interest charges
• Make note of any changes or additions to information on the renewal form
• Include the actual gross receipts for the previous year of business
• Include signature(s) of the owner/officers on the renewal form
• Pay all fees, which may include: 
  
  
  • $15 Renewal Fee 
       
  • $10 Business License Update Fee
     
  • Business License Tax, based on gross receipts and/or type of business. (See the Business License Tax Schedule and Flat Rates/Miscellaneous List.) 
     
  • Assessment District Fee (if the business is located within the Assessment District). Contact the Finance Dept./Business License Division for Assessment District locations.
  
  
• Any penalty or interest amounts if submitted more than 30 days from the expiration date of the business license.
• Any additional items such as occupancy or vehicle inspections should be scheduled.

Delinquent Business License Renewals:

Renew license within 30 days of expiration of license to avoid penalties and interest charges. (Penalties are based on how many months the payment is late: 1st month-10%; 2nd month-25%; 3rd month-50%; 4th month-75%, 5th month-100%; after 6 months, a 1% interest rate is also added for each month of tardiness, retroactively to the first month of delinquency.)