The City of Blue Lake requires an annual business license for all businesses operating within the City or providing services in Blue Lake. This requirement applies to all business types, including sole proprietors and businesses with employees, as well as rental property owners. Business license fees are established by City Ordinance No. 483.

Business licenses are billed annually on January 1 and are due upon recepit. Payments are accepted in person at City Hall or by mail. Please make checks payable to the City of Blue Lake.

Businesses operating from a residence within City limits may require a Home Occupation Permit. To determine if a permit is needed, applicants must complete a Supplemental Application and submit it to the City along with a $30 fee.

All business license applications are subject to review by the Planning and Building Department prior to approval.

Applications may be submitted to the City Clerk:

• In person at City Hall, or
• By email at CityClerk@bluelake.ca.gov

PDF copies of the Business License Application and Supplemental Application are both available for download on this page. You may also download the city's business license ordinance No. 483 as adopted November 28, 2006.