Business License / Permits
Dixie Williams

For licenses or permits see Director of Finance, Dixie Williams. For liquor licenses and questions about liquor sales ordinances, contact Dixie Williams.

BUSINESS LICENSE INFORMATION

Fee:
$30 per year July 1 through June 30
$15 per year for businesses starting after December 31 (expires June 30)
$10 per month penalty for license renewals after July 31

Zone:
Most businesses should be located in a commercial zone.  Exceptions are those which qualify as home businesses or on-site businesses such as a contractor.  If you think you might qualify as a home business, please fill out the home occupations questionnaire.

Exceptions: State law exempts the following businesses from the city license requirement: Physicians, surgeons, lawyers, architects, professional engineers, land surveyors, certified public accountants, dentists, chiropodists, veterinarians, farmers selling their own produce, ministers, priests and professors.

In addition, the following are exempt unless they maintain an office in the city: Insurance agents, auctioneers, real estate brokers or salesmen. Taxi cabs, liquor businesses and yard sales and are licensed separately.

Certification:
Building, electrical, plumbing and HVAC technicians must be certified to provide their services within the city. Tests are given to measure familiarity with building codes. Those passing the test will receive certification and may then obtain a business license. For more information or to take the test, contact the Building Official.

Requirements for a business license:
• Copy of your sales tax certificate from the state (if you sell   merchandise)
• Worker's compensation insurance (for construction companies only)
• Application
• License fee
• Health inspection certificate for businesses selling   prepared food
• Certification from the Building Official (if required).