Business Licensing

Business Licensing





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The City of Lakeport requires every business operating within the City Limits to obtain a business license.  This includes contractors, peddlers, home occupations and mobile vendors.

The average cost of obtaining a business license in Lakeport is $80.00.  City of Lakeport business licenses are issued on a fiscal year basis, July 1st through June 30th.

Also, if you are considering starting a business in Lakeport, the City has assembled a detailed list of business resources and contact information including various local, State and Federal agencies which may be involved in the regulation/operation of specific business activities.  Please see this page for more information!

If you are wanting to complete a One-Time Business License, an Annual Business License or a Home Based Business Application, please click on the appropriate form.

For assistance regarding starting a business in Lakeport, please see our Guide to Doing Business in Lakeport by 
CLICKING HERE.



Business Commercial Recycling Requirements

A business (including public entities) that generates four cubic yards or more of commercial solid waste per week or is a multifamily residential dwelling of five units or more shall arrange for recycling services. Businesses can take one or any combination of the following  in order to reuse, recycle, compost or otherwise divert solid waste from disposal:

  • Self-haul.
  • Subscribe to a hauler. Lakeport's franchised waste hauler is Lakeport Disposal.
  • Arrange for the pickup of recyclable materials.
  • Subscribe to a recycling service that may include mixed waste processing that yields diversion results comparable to source separation.



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