City of Pismo Beach
760 Mattie Road
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Ph: (805) 773-4657
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Business License
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Pick up an Application in person at the Finance Office at City Hall (760 Mattie Road), download an application from the Website, or request by phone (805) 773-4655 or mail that an application be mailed or faxed to you. In addition to a regular license to do business within the City there is a Contractor Business License and a Special Events Business License. Business License Application |
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Fees vary depending on type of business. For many retail and services businesses, the annual fee is based on the amount of Gross Receipts. A Home Occupation Permit is required if the business is conducted from a home in Pismo Beach. The fee for the Home Occupation Permit is $100.00. |
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Every business conducted from a home in the City of Pismo Beach must first get a Home Occupation Permit (from the City’s Planning Department). Then submit the completed Home Occupation Permit to Finance as part of the application for a City business license. Home Occupation Permit |
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Pick up an Application in person at the Planning Department at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, download an application from the Document Center at the City Website, request one to mailed or faxed to you by calling (805) 773-4658. The fee for the Home Occupation Permit is $100.00. Document Center |
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Usually, Business Licenses are mailed about a week after receipt of a complete application (including payment). |
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In addition to a regular license to do business within the City there is a Special Events Business License. This application is for use by vendors with no permanent place of business in the City of Pismo beach, and includes vendors who may do business only on selected days. Fees vary depending on one-time use, 6- or 12-month application. Business License for Special Events |
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Once you have a Business License, the City will automatically mail a renewal notice to the mailing address of record about thirty (30) days before the expiration date. If you do not receive a renewal notice before the expiration date, please contact the Finance Department. Failure to receive a renewal notice does not relieve the business owner of responsibility for renewing the business license - nor is it grounds for waiving any penalties due. |
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A business license is not transferable. The license is terminated when business ownership changes. The new owner will be responsible for obtaining his/her own business license. |
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Fictitious business names are filed with the County of San Luis Obispo County Records Office in the City of San Luis Obispo. To contact the Records office, call (805) 781-5088 or visit their web page at www.slocounty.ca.gov. SLO Clerk-Recorder |
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To obtain a Seller's Permit, contact the State Board of Equalization at (800) 400-7115, or visit their web site at www.boe.ca.gov. State Board of Equalization |
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Yes. All persons or businesses doing work within the City limits are required to obtain a City of Pismo Beach business license. To verify if the person you hired has a business license, call (805) 773-4655. |
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The City does not handle complaints about unfair business practice or poor service. If the complaint is regarding unfair business practice or poor service, contact the Better Business Bureau at (562) 216-9240 or visit their website at www.labbb.org. Better Business Bureau |
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All complaints against contractors are handled through the Contractors State License Board. they can be reached at (800) 321-2752, or visit their website at www.cslb.ca.gov. Contractors State License Board |
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