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BUSINESS PERMITS FEE UPDATES
On May 14, 2024, City Council approved the Citywide Fee Schedule Updates which includes updates to some of the business permit fees.
We appreciate your patience while we work to update all of the online materials. Please see the Permits Fee Schedule for current permit fees.
Payments accepted through our online systems, City Hall drop box on H Street, or by mail or in person.
The City of Sacramento requires anyone engaged in business within the City of Sacramento to obtain a valid Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate. Learn more about the BOT and how to apply.
Some types of businesses are also required to obtain a special business permit. View our Title 5 Business License and Regulations. Below are the special business permits required by the City of Sacramento and issued through the Finance Department, Revenue Division. Please read the instructions carefully to ensure you have met all the requirements.
Permits & Taxes phone hours and email
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Phone: (916) 808-8500
email: businesspermits@cityofsacramento.org
Mailing Address
City of Sacramento, Revenue Division
915 I Street, Room 1201
Sacramento, CA 95814
Public Counter hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Entertainment permits are handled by the Community Development Department.
You can now submit your mobile food permit application online!
Or you can submit your application with the paper forms below.
Please visit the Office of Cannabis Management webpage
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Meeting Notes and Documents
Christmas Tree Lot and Firework Booth business permits are issued by the City of Sacramento Fire Department.
Fire Department issued permit | Form required | Fee |
---|---|---|
Christmas Tree Lot | Christmas Tree Lot Permit Application | $153 + $40 Deposit |
Firework Booth | Safe and Sane Fireworks | 166 |
Applications and fees are accepted at the Revenue Division public counter. More information about these permits can be found on the Fire Department webpage.
The following business permits are issued by the City of Sacramento Police Department:
Police Department issued permit | Form required | Fee |
---|---|---|
Adult Entertainer Permit | SPD 384 | $302 + $88 fingerprinting (new applicants only) |
Amusement Arcades | SPD 384 | $693 |
Billiards | Billiard Application | $728 |
Cardroom Employees | SPD 384 | $137 + $88 fingerprinting (new applicants only) |
Secondhand/Pawn | SPD 384 | $204 |
Solicitor/Canvasser | SPD 384 | $144 |
Applications and fees are accepted at the Revenue Division public counter. Questions about these permits should be directed to Sacramento Police Department Permits at 916.808.0700 or SPDPermits@pd.cityofsacramento.org.
FRANCHISE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR NEW COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE HAULERS
Per Sacramento City Code, haulers who collect, transport, transfer, dispose and/or recycle commercially-generated solid waste including putrescible organic material, must have a current valid franchise to operate in the City of Sacramento. Franchises are non-exclusive which allows franchised haulers to collect material throughout the City of Sacramento from commercial properties. View the Sacramento City Code for Commercial Solid Waste Management. More information and the Franchise Hauler application and instructions can be found here on the Public Works webpage.
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