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Special Business Permits

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Special Business Permits

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BUSINESS PERMITS FEE UPDATES

A Service Fee will soon be applied to credit card transactions to cover processing costs. Service fees are valuable tools to help the City operate more efficiently and create a better customer experience. If you prefer not to pay a 'Service Fee', there are still various self-serve payment methods available. Additionally, you can utilize more traditional payment methods, such as ACH (where accepted), checks or money orders which can be mailed or submitted in person. Thank you for your understanding.

Effective July 1, 2024 - New Business Permit Fees

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.

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.

Contact Permits and Taxes

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.

Special business permits

View our Title 5 Business License and Regulations code.

ASTROLOGY PERMIT

FEES

New - $100
Renewal - $25

INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION

BINGO PERMIT

FEES

New and Renewal - $50
Late application fee (1-30 days) - $15
Late application fee (30+ days) - $100

INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION

BIKE SHARE

For information on shared rideables (bikes, ebikes, scooters, etc.) please visit the Department of Public Works, Transportation Division's webpage.

CANNABIS

For forms, fees and information on business operating permits for cannabis businesses, please visit the webpage for the Office of Cannabis Management.

ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS

For information on entertainment permits, please visit the Community Development Department, Business Compliance Permits webpage.

FOOD VENDING

FEES

Driver (New and Renewal) - $185
Vehicle (New and Renewal) - $205
Amplified Sound - $83

INSTRUCTIONS

ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS - NEW

ONLINE RENEWAL INSTRUCTIONS

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

DRIVER APPLICATION

VEHICLE APPLICATION

ADDITIONAL VEHICLE APPLICATION

e-PERSONAL DISCLOSURE FORM

SOUND PERMIT APPLICATION

FAQ'S

LIVESCAN (FINGERPRINTING) INSTRUCTIONS

FOOD VENDING STATE LIVE SCAN FORM

FOOD VENDING VEHICLES (PRIVATE PROPERTY)

FEES

1 - 2 Trucks New - $800
1 - 2 Trucks Renewal - $500
3 or more trucks New - $400
3 or mor trucks Renewal - $225

INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION

NOTICE OF INTENT LETTER TEMPLATE

NOTICE OF INTENT POST ON PROPERTY TEMPLATE

FUNERAL ESCORT

FEES

New/Renewal - $190

INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATIONS

e-PERSONAL DISCLOSURE FORM

MASSAGE PRACTITIONER AND ESTABLISHMENT

FEES

Massage Practitioner - $205
Establishment - Outcall - $150
Establishment - Single - $205
Establishment - 2 Massage Staff - $375
Establishment - 3 Massage Staff - $550
Establishment - 4 Massage Staff - $700
Establishment - 5 or more - $175 (per each staff)
Establishment Reinspection - $150

INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION

PROPERTY OWNER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

HOMEBASED BUSINESS PROPERTY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

e-PERSONAL DISCLOURE FORM

LIVE SCAN (FINGERPRINTING) INSTRUCTIONS

MASSAGE STATE LIVE SCAN FORM

PEDICAB

FEES

Driver (New and Renewal) - $175
Vehicle (New and Renewal) - $210
Additional Vehicle - $121

INSTRUCTIONS

DRIVER APPLICATION

VEHICLE APPLICATION

ADDITIONAL VEHICLE APPLICATION

e-PERSONAL DISCLOSURE FORM

LIVESCAN (FINGERPRINTING) INSTRUCTIONS

PEDICAB STATE LIVE SCAN FORM

SHORT TERM VACATION RENTALS

For information on short term rentals, please visit our webpage for short term rentals.

SIDEWALK VENDING

FEES

Stationary (New and Renewal) - $190
Stationary Additional Location - $35
Stationary Temporary Location - $190
Stationary Park Location - $30
Roaming (New and Renewal) - $190
Police Department Check - $25

INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION

ADDITIONAL LOCATION APPLICATION

FAQ'S

TAXI

FEES

Driver (New and Renewal) - $190
Vehicle (New and Renewal) - $165
Taxi Fleet - 0-50 cabs - $1,300
Taxi Fleet - 51 or more cabs - $2,500
Fleet transfer - Driver - $15
Fleet transfer - Vehicle - $145

INSTRUCTIONS

TAXI FLEET APPLICATION

DRIVER APPLICATION

VEHICLE APPLICATION

ADDITIONAL VEHICLE APPLICATION

LIVESCAN (FINGERPRINTING) INSTRUCTIONS

TAXI STATE LIVE SCAN FORM

TOW

FEES

Driver (New and Renewal) - $165
Vehicle (New and Renewal) - $155
Additional Vehicle - $67

INSTRUCTIONS

DRIVER APPLICATION

VEHICLE APPLICATION

ADDITIONAL VEHICLE APPLICATION

e-PERSONAL DISCLOSURE FORM

LIVESCAN (FINGERPRINTING) INSTRUCTIONS

TOW STATE LIVE SCAN FORM

Fire Department issued permits

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.

Police Department issued permits

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	$334 + $88 fingerprinting (new applicants only)
Amusement Arcades	SPD 384	$767
Billiards	Billiard Application	$728
Cardroom Employees	SPD 384	$152 + $88 fingerprinting (new applicants only)
Secondhand/Pawn	SPD 384	$226 (new) $225 (renewal)
Solicitor/Canvasser	SPD 384	$159

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.

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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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