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County business licenses for lodging, vacation rentals and commercial cannabisOfficial instructions

Use the current Treasurer-Tax Collector requirements for the specified business categories. The county license is additional to Housing and Community Development permits, and does not replace city licensing.

Service area: The specified lodging, vacation-rental and commercial cannabis activities in unincorporated Monterey County. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

Monterey County official website · Monterey County Treasurer-Tax Collector business-license requirements (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

A business license is an annual license issued by the Monterey County Treasurer-Tax Collector for the privilege of conducting business within the unincorporated area of Monterey County.

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Start a county business-license applicationOfficial online service

Official county application portal for the listed licensed activities. Apply before beginning business and check any separate permit approvals.

Service area: County applications for the specified businesses in unincorporated Monterey County. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

Monterey County official website · Monterey County Treasurer-Tax Collector business-license requirements (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

You may apply online here: https://hdlweb.co.monterey.ca.us/PrimeWeb/Apply/Apply1/BusinessLicense

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Renew an existing Monterey County business licenseOfficial online service

Official county renewal portal for existing licenses. The source states licenses are annual; this does not establish every fee or category exception.

Service area: Renewal of Monterey County business licenses for their specified unincorporated-area activities. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

Monterey County official website · Monterey County Treasurer-Tax Collector business-license requirements (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Business License Renewal

Saved evidence: b8e40f15252f8ec2 · Agent source review

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