The City Commission approved a change in the business license process on Nov. 1, which will result in a cost savings for both new businesses and those with licenses being renewed.
Additionally, the cost for renewing a business license will be decreased as well. Full information and pricing is below.
Learn more and apply for your business license here.
Changes Impacting BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS ONLY
- Businesses renewing their business licenses will be charged less. (see below)
| Renewal (2nd Year) License Amounts |
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| Number of Employees | Fixed Place of Business Within City Limits | No Fixed Place of Business Within City Limits |
| 1-25 | $128 (Was $178) | $153 (Was $228) |
| 26 - 50 | $182 (Was $286) | $234 (Was $390) |
| 51+ | $236 (Was $394) | $315 (Was $552) |
Homebased Businesses: $50
Changes Impacting NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ONLY
- No application fee for new business applicants (previously, was $60)
- Business license fees will be prorated based on the remaining months in the year.
Unchanged from previous years (NEW BUSINESS ONLY):
| New Business Licenses |
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| Number of Employees | Fixed Place of Business Within City Limits | No Fixed Place of Business Within City Limits |
| 1-25 | $178 | $228 |
| 26-50 | $286 | $390 |
| 50+ | $394 | $552 |
Homebased Businesses: $100
OTHER CHANGES:
- Renewal period is from December 1st to January 31st.
- Late charge is $125 per month beginning February 1st with a cap of $500.
- New Temporary Business License Category (up to two-week period for $50, no limit on number granted).
- 501(C)(3) Non-profits with proof of legal status must have a business license but no charge for license.
- Incomplete applications will expire within 30 days.
EXEMPTIONS:
- Vendors registered with the organizers of events held in the public right-of-way are exempt from business license requirements.
- A list of vendors must be submitted to the Econ. Dev. Dept. at least one day prior to start date of event.
- Farmers Market – Only primary organizer is required to obtain a business license.
- A list of vendors must be submitted to the Econ. Dev. Dept. at least one day prior to opening day.
- Residential and commercial builders with no primary office in Oregon City, with proof of valid builders’ business license issued by Metro are exempt.