Business License

To conduct business within the City Limits of Carlton, you must first obtain a Business License.

Special Note: If the business is operated from a home, it is required to obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the Planning Department before applying for a Business License. If the Home Occupation Permit is approved, then the applicant can submit a Business License application.

Business License Application

Business License Applications can be submitted for approval at Carlton City Hall. An application fee of $100.00 must be paid by all applicants except for non-profits. If the business is a non-profit, proof must be provided from the State of Oregon of official non-profit status. Business Licenses will be issued within ten days after approval.

Business Licenses expire on December 31st every year, and must be renewed yearly. To renew, submit a Business License renewal application by December 31st of each year. There is a $50.00 renewal fee.

Temporary Merchant Business License

To conduct temporary or transient business within the city limits of Carlton such as selling goods/merchandise or door to door sales, you must first obtain a Temporary Merchant Business License and pay the application fee of $25.00. Door to door sales are not valid past 5:00 pm each day.

Temporary Merchant Business License shall not exceed six months and must include all dates the applicant intends to conduct business (Example: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday From February 3rd to 28th, 2020).

For any Business License questions, please contact City Hall at 503-852-7575.

See below for helpful documents and links. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Sign requirements are listed below with the application

Sign Permit Application

Sign Permit Code

Yes, businesses operated from home are required to obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the Planning Department before applying for a Business License.  If approved by the Planning Department, then the applicant can apply for an annual Business License.  The Home Occupation Permit is a one-time only permit.  Once approved, the permit is effective for the length of time the business is operated from the home.  

Home Occupation Permit Application

Further information regarding Home Occupation Permits and the conditions under which they must operate are available in Title 17 of the City of Carlton Municipal Code.

City of Carlton Municipal Code Title 17

You must first acquire a business license from the City

Click here to request/renew you business License

Business License information may be subject to Oregon Public Records Law.

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