Community Development

Main: (714) 536-5241
Fax: (714) 374-1647

Walk-in Hours:
Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Closed 12:00 N to 1:00 pm daily)

Permit Guide Opening a Business

Business License Processing

A business license may be issued at City Hall while you wait. Your application must be complete and include all necessary documents. You may need to bring the following: Seller’s Permit showing a Huntington Beach location; Health Permit; Certificate of Occupancy or receipt.

Download an application from our website. Complete the application and bring it to City Hall on the 1st floor, 2000 Main Street or mail it to Business License P.O. Box 190, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
View the Tax Rates on the website to find the cost of the Business License or call the Business License Office at (714) 536-5267
If mailing in your application, please allow for mail and processing times which may take up to 2 weeks.
Read more detailed information on How to Obtain a Business License

Please call the Business License Office at 714-536-5267 if you require assistance.

The Certificate of Occupancy does not apply to Home-Based Businesses.

Questions Contact Us:
Business License
714 - 536 - 5267

Planning/Zoning Counter*
714 - 536 - 5271

Building Division*
714 - 536 - 5241

Fire Department
714 - 536 - 5411

Office of Business Development
714 - 536 - 5582

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

* Closed from 12 to 1pm

This information is available in a pamphlet, Permit Guide for: Opening a Business in Huntington Beach

Permit Guide for Opening a Business

Apply for Certificate of Occupancy

After Receiving Certificate of Occupancy

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