Active City Licenses (Updated Quarterly) - License Listing 4/1/13
Who needs a Business License?
Any business that generates revenue within the City of Escalon.
Any Escalon business that does not have a commercial storefront, office, commercial or industrial location is considered to be a home-based business, even if the sales or services are performed outside the residence. Post office boxes, whether U.S. or private, can only be used as mailing addresses and cannot be registered as commercial locations.
Business License Procedures Information Sheet
Procedures:
1. Complete a new business license form.
2. When submitting the business license application, you will be required to submit the one-time non-refundable application fee and/or business license fee at City of Escalon City Hall located at 2060 McHenry Ave. or by mail to 2060 McHenry Ave. Escalon, CA 95320.
3. Any Escalon business that does not have a commercial storefront, office, commercial or industrial location is considered to be a home-based business, even if the sales or services are performed outside the residence. In this case, you will be required to get a Home Occupational Permit. The one-time non-refundable application fee for a Home Occupation Permit is $72.00.
4. Upon approval of application(s), you will be contacted to pay your business license fee. Once fee is paid, a business license certificate will be mailed to you. Your certificate should be posted at the place of business for the public to see.
5. You are required to renew your business license yearly. All business licenses expire December 31st of the current year. Renewal fees are to be paid no later than January 30th to avoid penalties. Your check or your receipt will be your temporary business license until you have received your business license certificate.
General
- Business License Application : Submission of application MUST include: copy of drivers license and any other licenses that are needed for the type of business in which you are conducting
- Home Occupation Permit Regulations & Application
- General Fees & Rates
Contractors & Subcontractors
- Contractor Business License Application : Submission of application MUST include: copy of drivers license AND contractors license
- Contractors Fees & Rates
MISC FORMS
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
http://www.escalonchamberofcommerce.org/
www.sba.gov – U.S. Small Business Administration
www.smallbusiness.house.gov – House Small Business Committee
Your business may be part of the Enterprise Zone and may be eligible for benefits and incentives that can help your business grow and prosper. View the EZ Flyer for more information! Contact Enterprise Zone Specialist Ed Wanket with any questions.
For more information, e-mail brobbins@cityofescalon.org or call (209) 691-7422
The applications and fee schedules are in Adobe PDF format. If you need Adobe Reader you may click to download for free. 