Redding — City Clerk's Office — business licenses
City of Redding business licensing or tax certificates.
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. Area details & sources
Source checked October 16, 2026
Redding city service · Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the incorporated area of the City of Redding (City).
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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. Area details & sources
The office warns of possible lunch closure; call before visiting.
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Redding government · Redding — City Clerk business licenses (opens in a new tab)
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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.
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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. Area details & sources
Source checked October 16, 2026
Redding city service · Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
The business license is valid for one year from the month it is obtained. It must be renewed annually.
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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. Area details & sources
Source checked October 16, 2026
Redding city service · Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
Business licenses are NOT automatically canceled. We need to hear from you.
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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. Area details & sources
Source checked October 16, 2026
Redding city service · Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
There are seven categories of businesses. The amount you pay is based on the type of business.
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