All businesses located within city limits, whether in a commercial building or home are required to apply for a Certificate of Occupancy or Home Occupation Permit. Certificate of Occupancy and Home Occupation Permit information online

NEW LICENSES: 626-570-5021

• All businesses and contractors, including rental property owners, operating in the City of Alhambra need a Business License (submitted to Finance Dept.) and a Certificate of Occupancy Permit or Home Occupation Permit (submitted to the Development Services Department-Economic Development Division).
• Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed and assigned a license number.  
• The Business License Tax Certificate is issued after all approvals are made.  

LICENSE RENEWAL OF EXISTING BUSINESS LICENSES: 626-570-5021 

• Most business licenses are issued annually, to be renewed each year within 30 days of expiration to avoid penalties and interest charges.
• Renewal is through the Finance Department (First floor of Alhambra City Hall), 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801.  

INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE:

• The name of the business or individual
• The physical address/mailing address of the business
• Residential and commercial rentals need to list the locations and unit numbers
• Contact names and phone numbers
• Description of the type of business to be conducted
• Tax identification number (Social Security or Federal ID number)
• Type of business (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation)
• Partnerships must list at least two names with information and signatures of all parties
• Corporations should list major officers
• Contractors must list the state license number and class
• Estimation of gross receipts for the first year of business 

You are now ready to start your business!