New Business Checklist
We are excited to have new businesses in our City. Please make sure to research the permits that may be required which will depend upon the type of business you plan to operate. If you are planning to do business in the City of Twentynine Palms, you must obtain a City of Twentynine Palms Business License. If you are starting a new business, you must also check with the City Planning Department as well as the Building and Safety to ensure that your business is permitted for the location you are considering for your business. If using a business name other than your own, make sure to contact the San Bernardino County Clerk/Recorder office to record a Fictitious Business Name and contact the State Board of Equalization to find out if you require a state reseller's license.
ALL BUSINESSES MAY BE REQUIRED TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
- Record a Fictitious Business Name. Visit the San Bernardino County Clerk/Recorder website.
- Obtain a Sales Tax (Reseller's) License. Visit the State Board of Equalization website or call (800) 400-7115.
- Obtain a City of Twentynine Palms Business License. To apply, use the link below. For questions, Code Enforcement Department with any questions at (760) 367-6799 ext. 1040.
- Food/Restaurant Related Businesses. Contact the San Bernardino County Environmental Health Department to obtain all required permits by using their online portal by clicking HERE.
- If you are applying for a Vacation Home Rental, please contact the Planning Department. For Vacation Home Rental information, please call (760) 367-6799 ext. 1045.
Business License Fees (as of June 27, 2023)
| Business License Application (First Year) | $115.82 |
$111.82 (Business License) $4 (SB 1186 Fee) |
| Business License Annual Renewal | $44.25 |
$40.25 (Business License Renewal) $4 (SB 1186 Fee) |
| Home Occupation Permit Application (First Year) | $195.21 |
$79.39 (Home Occupation) $111.82 (Business License) $4 (SB 1186 Fee) |
| Home Occupation Annual Renewal | $44.25 |
$40.25 (Business License Renewal) $4 (SB 1186 Fee) |
| Masseuse License Annual Renewal | $44.25 |
$40.25 (Business License Renewal) $4 (SB 1186 Fee) |
| Bingo Annual License | $163.56 |
$159.56 (Bingo License) $4 (SB 1186 Fee) |
| Sign Permit (Commercial Location Only) | $84.98 | |
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Transient Sellers / Peddlers / Solicitors / |
$286.90 |
$171.08 (Permit) $111.82 (Business License) $4 (SB 1186 Fee) |
Payments & Renewals
Renewals are due upon expiration date and no later than 30 days after that date. Late fees apply to all renewals received after the 30-day period after the license has expired. The business owner is responsible to maintain their active business license. Payments for new applications and renewals can be made online when you visit our online portal.For questions regarding Business License fees, requirements, and criteria, contact the Code Enforcement Department at (760) 367-6799.
The City offices are open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closed from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)