Business Licenses
At the City of Yreka, we are open and ready for business. The City strives to make it easy for you to open or expand your business.
Starting a Business
There are many things you should consider when starting a business. The brochures and forms on this page are here to help new business owners understand the City business license process and apply for their necessary licenses.
Obtaining a License
A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the City of Yreka. Yreka Municipal Code requires that you obtain a license when you conduct any business activity within the City limits - even if your business is located outside the City limits or you have a business license from another city. For questions, call 530-841-2386
City of Yreka Annual Business License Fees
Effective January 1st, 2018
A state fee of $4 has been added to Business Licenses, effective January 1st, 2018, as part of SB 1186. This $4 fee is for the Certified Access Specialist program (CASp), which is designed to improve Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Learn more about SB 1186 (PDF).
Fee Types
Fee Type | Fee |
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Business License Fee - Business located outside City Limits | $49 annually (This fee includes $4 for SB 1186). |
Business License Fee - Business located within City Limits | $34 annually fee (This fee includes $4 for SB 1186). |
Motels and RV Parks License Fee | $34 up to 5 rooms, additional rooms/spaces are $1.80 each (includes SB 1186 fee). |
Home Occupation Permit | $75 one time fee, plus annual business license fee |
Peddlers/Vendors/Solicitors | $5 per day |
Retail Merchants License Tax | $34 first year - 2nd-year fee based on gross receipts (includes SB 1186 fee). |
Business Regulations & Licenses
View the Business Regulations and Licenses section of the City's Municipal Code.
If you don't find the forms you are looking for please contact us.
Documents
- Application for City of Yreka Daily Business License (PDF)
- Application for City of Yreka Daily License (PDF)
- Business License Application (PDF)
- Business License Handbook (PDF)
- Cottage Food Operation Application Requirements (PDF)
- Form Application for Itinerant Business License (PDF)
- Home Occupation Permit (PDF)