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The following forms are necessary to obtain a business license.

• Business License Application
• Home Occupation Permit Application
• Rental Property Application
• Transient Occupancy Tax (Hotel Tax)

1. A Business License Tax Certificate must be obtained prior to conducting business in the City (Code 5.04.030).
2. Any person operating a business from a private home or residence must obtain a home occupation permit and business license (Code 17.36.050).
3. Any property owner renting out Residential or Commercial property including single family homes must obtain a license (Code 5.16.050).
4. The use of any public sidewalk as a place of business for the sale of merchandise is prohibited (Code 5.88.020).
5. Any person soliciting in the City must obtain a Business License Tax Certificate for the company that is being represented, and a Solicitor's Permit for each solicitor (Code 5.04.010)

The Business License Year begins October 1st and ends September 30th of the following year. In order to process all Business License Tax Certificate Applications, the completed application and any other forms and information necessary must be returned with the proper fee enclosed.

THE MINIMUM $100.00 TAX IS NONREFUNDABLE.

The City may require inspection of the business location to ensure compliance with code requirements. All Federal, State, County and City license and permit numbers, applicable to the type of business being applied for, must be submitted to the Business License Division before the Certificate will be released. The Certificate will be held for a minimum of 30 days from the date of application to allow all Departments/Divisions time to review for compliance and to notify the applicant of any non-compliance found. If after release of the certificate the business does not conform to all requirements, the certificate may be revoked.

Although the City will make an effort to remind you of renewal requirements on a timely basis, it is your responsibility to pay your Business License tax on time each year.

for more information please contact: Department of Finance Business License Division City Hall 333 - 90th Street Daly City, CA 94015-1895 (650) 991-8088  Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.