How much does a business license or permit cost?

License Fee Structure

In-Town

  • New account:
    • Gross receipts (time business starts-end of fiscal year June 30): refer to Gross Tax Receipt Calculation
    • Application fee: $50
    • Business Compliance Permit Fee: $156 per hour (see Section 503 of Master Fee Schedule under Community and Economic Dev)
    • Fire Inspection: $255
    • State Mandated Disability Access and Education Revolving Fund: $4
  • Home Based:
    • Gross receipts (time business starts-end of fiscal year June 30): refer to Gross Tax Receipt Calculation
    • Application fee: $50
    • State Mandated Disability Access and Education Revolving Fund: $4

Out-of-Town

  • Application Fee: $66
  • Business Tax: $75
  • State Mandated Disability Access and Education Revolving Fund: $4

Vehicle Vendor

  • Application Fee: $50
  • Business Tax: $75
  • Fire Inspection - Mobile Food Truck: $202
  • State Mandated Disability Access and Education Revolving Fund: $4

Apartment

  • Application Fee: $50
  • Base Fee: $50
  • Studio apartment: $3 per
  • One Bedroom apartment: $3 per
  • Two Bedroom apartment: $4 per
  • Three Bedroom apartment: $5 per
  • Fire Inspection: $33 per unit (3 or more units) or $364 per building
  • State Mandated Disability Access and Education Revolving Fund: $4

License Renewal Period

  • Fiscal year ends June 30th of every year
  • Renewals are sent last week of May of every year

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1. What licenses do I need to start a business?
2. How do I start a business in San Bruno and who is required to have a City business license?
3. How much does a business license or permit cost?