Business Licenses and Health Permits

Business Licenses | Health Permits

Business Licenses
A business license is required if you want to do business in the City. This Web page contains links to the sections of Chapter 19 of the Monterey City Code that govern the issuance of business licenses in the City, including the current business license tax rates. 

We also feature a Business License Tax Calculator.  This easy to use calculator is provided for those who would like assistance in computing their City of Monterey Business License Tax. In addition, the calculator will compute the promotion fee that may be payable if your business is located in one of the City's promotion districts.  

Business license applications for a new business are available at the Revenue Office in Room 4 at City Hall located at the corner of Madison and Pacific Streets. Or, download a copy by clicking on business license application (posted in Adobe Acrobat PDF format).

If you already have Adobe's Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, just click on the link. If you don't have the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can obtain it from Adobe by clicking on the linked Acrobat icon .

All completed business license applications must be returned and all business license taxes paid to the Revenue Office. At the time the business license application is completed and the required tax paid, you will receive a receipt. The final business license will be mailed after all appropriate City Departments have reviewed and approved the application. You should not operate the business until all City requirements are met.

Depending on the type of business, the location, and whether alterations are planned for the building or property, other permits and fees may be required. To assure that you meet all City requirements, check with the Community Development Department. Additional state and county requirements may apply to your business. Click on starting a business in Monterey for more information.

 

Health Permits
Information regarding the requirements for obtaining a health permit within the City is also provided here. Please note that the City of Monterey does not issue health permits. The Environmental Health Division of the County of Monterey Department of Health is responsible for the issuance of these permits. The information is included in this Web site as a courtesy to those who may be considering starting a business in Monterey that may require the issuance of a health permit.

County of Monterey Department of Health:
1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, Ca. 93906
831.755.4505 or
1200 Aguajito Road
831.647.7654


Monterey City Code
Chapter 19
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