Economic and Community Development — Business Ombudsman
Find the right local authority and check whether a license or another permit is needed.[1]
Source checked October 16, 2026[1]www.buttecounty.ca.gov
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
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Butte County does not issue a general business license in the unincorporated area. Use this official guide for other county permits and municipal licensing referrals.
Before you start
- Availability · Unincorporated Butte County
- The county does not issue a general business license for the unincorporated area. Other permits may still apply. [3]
- Eligibility & access · Incorporated cities and towns
- Contact the city or town where the business is located or operates for municipal licensing requirements. [4]
- Eligibility & access · Other activity permits
- Check separately for county activity permits and state licenses or permits. [5]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
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- [1] Butte County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Butte County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Butte County does not issue business licenses for businesses operating in or conducting sales in the unincorporated area. Other permits may apply, see below for more information. Business Ombudsman Contact Will FirthEconomic and Community Development Email Will Firth Phone: 530.552.3321
- [2] Butte County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Butte County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Butte County does not issue business licenses for businesses operating in or conducting sales in the unincorporated area. Other permits may apply, see below for more information.
- [3] Butte County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Butte County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Butte County does not issue business licenses for businesses operating in or conducting sales in the unincorporated area. Other permits may apply, see below for more information.
- [4] Butte County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Butte County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
If your business is located or conducting business in one of the Cities or Towns below, please contact the appropriate city for information on business licensing.
- [5] Butte County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Butte County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Butte County does not issue business licenses for businesses operating in or conducting sales in the unincorporated area. For a list of required County permits please see the “Butte County” tab. All state licenses and permits still apply.
- [6] Butte County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Butte County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Business Ombudsman Contact Will FirthEconomic and Community Development Email Will Firth Phone: 530.552.3321