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Business License Application Forms7 documents
- Alarm Permit - Business Alarm permit application for Businesses in the City of Lakeport
- Alarm Permit - Residence Alarm permit application for residents in the City of Lakeport
- Annual Business License Application This application and the attached Policy #61 form are required for all businesses not eligible for a one-time business license. The annual fee varies based on the type of business. See Lakeport Municipal Code Section 5.04.120 for more information about the business license fee (tax) for your business. Contact our office if there are any questions about the annual fee.
- Business License Fees
- Home Occupation Application A "home occupation" is defined as an occupation conducted within a dwelling by a person(s) residing in the dwelling unit, which is incidental and secondary to the residential use of the dwelling. This application includes the criteria for the establishment of a home occupation in the City of Lakeport and the required one-time application fee.
- One-time Business License A One-Time Business License is valid for one job/project and not longer than thirty (30) days. Only two (2) one-time business licenses may be issued per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). An annual business license will be required after the issuance of two one-time licenses in a fiscal year. Businesses participating in Special Community Events (i.e., Dickens Fair, car shows, craft fairs, etc.) may obtain more than two (2) one-time business licenses per fiscal year. If you are selling non-edible items – you must have a Seller's Permit issued by the California State Board of Equalization and must properly report all sales taxes generated in the City of Lakeport.
- Pro Rated Fees for Business License City of Lakeport business licenses are issued on a fiscal year basis and are valid from July 1 to June 30. Business license fees are pro-rated if a business begins operating after August 1st. The fee for employees, if applicable, is also pro-rated. Please contact the City if you have any questions about the pro-rated fees.
Mobile Catering2 documents
- Mobile Catering Regulations (LMC Ch. 5.20) Chapter 5.20 of the Lakeport Municipal Code sets forth the regulations for mobile catering businesses in the City. Mobile catering is defined as "any retail sales of food stuffs conducted out of a motor vehicle, wagon or other mobile business unit." The regulations were revised in 2013 to allow for a longer period at a single location and to include an application process for a Time Limit Waiver to be considered by the City Council.
- Ordinance No. 809 (01): Mobile Catering This ordinance sets forth the regulations regarding mobile catering activities and provides related background information. It was adopted by the City Council in 2001.