Redding — City Clerk's Office — business licenses
Find the local office for a business license or business tax certificate. Check the business activity and place covered by each service.[1]
Source checked October 16, 2026[1]files.cityofredding.gov
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Check licensing for business activity within Redding, including activity by businesses based elsewhere. Other permits and zoning approvals remain separate.
Service area: City of Redding business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. [4]
Before you start
- Eligibility & access
- Qualifying nonprofit status can waive the fee after proof; the city still requires the licence. [20]
- Eligibility & access
- The stated small-receipts exemption concerns licence fees. The city may request tax returns, audited records or equivalent written proof; confirm applicability. [21]
- Eligibility & access
- A licence does not constitute zoning approval; check the site and other necessary permits. [23]
Use the city’s paper application instructions and submit the signed application and payment. Call before visiting because the office warns of possible lunch closure.
Service area: City of Redding business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. [6]
Before you start
- Availability
- The office warns of possible lunch closure; call before visiting. [13]
- Information & documents
- The FAQ does not offer online application submission; provide the signed paper application and payment. [14]
- Information & documents
- A city residential business address requires the additional Home Occupation Affidavit. [15]
Renew annually and contact staff if the courtesy notice is missing before expiry. The page does not provide an online renewal submission.
Service area: City of Redding business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. [8]
Notify the City Clerk when closing or selling. A licence cannot transfer to a new owner; check zoning before moving the business.
Service area: City of Redding business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. [10]
Select the applicable business category, average employee count or premises measure. Component amounts and alternative periods are not a combined total.
Service area: City of Redding business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. [12]
Before you start
- Information & documents
- Use the average full- or part-time employee count during the licence period; exclude the business owner. [19]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Retail, wholesale and miscellaneous — base | $50.00annual category base | Add the applicable $8/$4 employee components; other charges may apply. No fee effective date is printed.[28] |
| Retail category — first four employees | $8.00per employee among first four | Additional to the $50 category base; use only the first four employees in this tier. No fee effective date is printed.[29] |
| Retail category — remaining employees | $4.00per employee after first four | Additional employee component after the first four; do not apply this tier to all employees. No fee effective date is printed.[30] |
| Manufacturing and processors — base | $50.00annual category base | Add the applicable $4/$2 employee components. No fee effective date is printed.[31] |
| Manufacturing — first twenty-four employees | $4.00per employee among first twenty-four | Additional to the $50 manufacturing base. No fee effective date is printed.[32] |
| Manufacturing — remaining employees | $2.00per employee after first twenty-four | Apply only to employees after the first twenty-four. No fee effective date is printed.[33] |
| Professional category — professional-member component | $90.00per professional member | This is per professional member, with separate employee components. No fee effective date is printed.[34] |
| Professional category — first eight employees | $6.00per employee among first eight | Additional employee tier, not the professional-member base. No fee effective date is printed.[35] |
| Professional category — remaining employees | $4.00per employee after first eight | Apply only to employees after the first eight. No fee effective date is printed.[36] |
| Contractors, subcontractors and builders — annual option | $90.00per year | Alternative to the quarterly option, not an extra $90 on top of that option. No fee effective date is printed.[37] |
| Contractors, subcontractors and builders — quarterly option | $30.00per quarter | Alternative period; do not add the annual-option charge. No fee effective date is printed.[38] |
| Listed lodging and residential rental category | $5.00per unit per year | For the FAQ category Hotels, Motels, Apartments, Houses, Rooming Houses & Trailer Parks; not the general retail tax. No fee effective date is printed.[39] |
| Printed licence copy after an account-information update | $10.00per requested printed copy | The stated charge is for the requested printed updated copy, not every account update or a new-owner application. No fee effective date is printed.[40] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked2 source pages · 41 citations
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- [1] Redding — City Clerk business licenses (opens in a new tab)
Redding government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Business License Specialists City Clerk's Office
- [2] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the incorporated area of the City of Redding (City).
- [3] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the incorporated area of the City of Redding (City).
- [4] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the incorporated area of the City of Redding (City).
- [5] Redding — City Clerk business licenses (opens in a new tab)
Redding government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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If you would like to apply for a business license, download our online Business License Application and mail it in with your payment or visit our office Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm.
- [6] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the incorporated area of the City of Redding (City).
- [7] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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The business license is valid for one year from the month it is obtained. It must be renewed annually.
- [8] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the incorporated area of the City of Redding (City).
- [9] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Business licenses are NOT automatically canceled. We need to hear from you.
- [10] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the incorporated area of the City of Redding (City).
- [11] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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There are seven categories of businesses. The amount you pay is based on the type of business.
- [12] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the incorporated area of the City of Redding (City).
- [13] Redding — City Clerk business licenses (opens in a new tab)
Redding government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Attention - Due to staffing shortages our office may close for lunch. Please call our office to verify availability before visiting.
- [14] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Not at this time. You can download and print an application, but we will need your signed application form and payment in order to process the business license.
- [15] Redding — City Clerk business licenses (opens in a new tab)
Redding government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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If your business address is a residential address within the City of Redding, you will also need to complete a Home Occupation Affidavit and include it with your application
- [16] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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A business license cannot be transferred or assigned. As a new owner, you need to apply for a business license in your name.
- [17] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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You may send written notification, call, or come in. Please be prepared to provide the date the business closed or sold and the name of the new owner, if applicable.
- [18] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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If you do NOT receive a notice two weeks prior to the expiration date, contact staff immediately.
- [19] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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The number of employees is determined by the average number of employees (full or part-time) employed or to be employed during the license period. The business owner is not counted as an employee.
- [20] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Yes, nonprofit organizations located within the City limits are required to obtain a business license. However, upon presentation of proof from the Internal Revenue Service or the California Secretary of State of nonprofit status, the business license fee is waived.
- [21] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Part-time, limited, or hobby-related businesses with gross receipts *less than $1,250 per quarter or $5,000 per year are exempt from business license fees.
- [22] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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A 10% per month penalty up to 50% of the license fee is assessed on delinquent accounts.
- [23] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Issuance of a business license does not constitute zoning approval.
- [24] Redding — City Clerk business licenses (opens in a new tab)
Redding government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Business License Specialists City Clerk's Office Christina Sims 530.225.4056 csims@cityofredding.gov
- [25] Redding — City Clerk business licenses (opens in a new tab)
Redding government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Business License Specialists City Clerk's Office Christina Sims 530.225.4056 csims@cityofredding.gov
- [26] Redding — City Clerk business licenses (opens in a new tab)
Redding government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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DEPARTMENT INFO HOURS Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm ADDRESS 777 Cypress Avenue 3rd Floor Redding, CA 96001
- [27] Redding — City Clerk business licenses (opens in a new tab)
Redding government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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DEPARTMENT INFO HOURS Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm
- [28] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $50 plus per employee fees of $8 for each of the first four employees and $4 each for remaining employees.
- [29] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $50 plus per employee fees of $8 for each of the first four employees and $4 each for remaining employees.
- [30] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $50 plus per employee fees of $8 for each of the first four employees and $4 each for remaining employees.
- [31] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $50 plus per employee fees of $4 for each of the first 24 employees and $2 each for remaining employees.
- [32] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $50 plus per employee fees of $4 for each of the first 24 employees and $2 each for remaining employees.
- [33] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $50 plus per employee fees of $4 for each of the first 24 employees and $2 each for remaining employees.
- [34] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $90 per professional member plus per employee fees of $6 for each of the first eight employees and $4 each for remaining employees.
- [35] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $90 per professional member plus per employee fees of $6 for each of the first eight employees and $4 each for remaining employees.
- [36] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $90 per professional member plus per employee fees of $6 for each of the first eight employees and $4 each for remaining employees.
- [37] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $90 per year or $30 per quarter.
- [38] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $90 per year or $30 per quarter.
- [39] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Base Fee: $5 per unit per year.
- [40] Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Redding city service · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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If you want a printed copy of the business license with the new information there is a $10 fee.
- [41] Redding — City Clerk business licenses (opens in a new tab)
Redding government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Home Occupation Affidavit