Operating Permits

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Some businesses and employees must get *special permits to operate in the City. See these businesses below. The Department of Public Safety's Licenses and Permits Unit reviews your permit application. If we approve your permit, it is valid for one year from its issue date.

New businesses must also apply for a Business License. The business license will be issued when Public Safety approves your operating permit.

We conduct initial and periodic inspections of your business. These inspections are to ensure full compliance with regulations. We also investigate complaints against your business.

* Special permits include both operating permits and licenses for specific activities.

Application Requirements

Applications and requirements, including how to submit, are available below by business type. You must include the appropriate fee (see Master Fee Schedule).
Notice: All applications must be downloaded, printed and signed in ink. We will only accept paper applications.

Contact Us

Email Licenses and Permits or call 408-730-7117.

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