Business Licenses
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES
Annual fiscal year July 1st to June 30th
Quarter licenses are July 1st , October 1st , January 1st , April 1st
Read below to determine what type of application you need. The most commonly used applications are available on the right. Please Note: You will need Adobe Reader to view these files. Other applications are available from the Finance and Administrative Services department. Fill out the entire application and mail it with your payment to City of Tracy Business Licensing, 333 Civic Center Plaza, Tracy, CA. 95376
Note: These documents have changed. They are now dynamic PDF files which can be filled out online and printed in their completed form, for your convenience.
Commercial & residential businesses (inside Tracy city limits) need a General Business per Employee type application. ($100.00 for the first owner; $20 for each additional owner or employee) pro-rated quarterly. If you have a commercial location; contact Fire Prevention at 831-6707 to schedule an inspection. Download the application on the right. License renewed annually
Home based businesses are considered residential businesses. You need a Home Occupation Permit ($10.00) in addition to the General Business per Employee application listed above. You may not use a PO Box or mail box type box as your business location. Download a Home Occupation Permit on the right.
General contractors and sub-contractors not having a fixed place of business within Tracy city limit need a Contractor type application. You may purchase an annual license ($120.00) between July through September for maximum benefits. Quarterly licenses ($40.00) may be purchased from July-September, October-December, January-March, and April-June. Do NOT purchase an annual license in January. You have an option to renew annually in June at our fiscal year end. Download a Contractor application on the right.
Outside businesses coming into Tracy city limits to conduct business need a General Business-Outside type application. The tax is the same as businesses inside Tracy, or a flat rate of $100.00 plus application/renewal fees. Download an application on the right.
For additional applications not listed above, please call (209) 831-6800.
Reminder for new businesses: Add application fees to prices below.
| Category | Tax and Fee | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising | Contact Finance (209) 831-6800 | |
| Amusement | Contact Finance (209) 831-6800 | |
| Card Tables/Card Rooms | Contact Finance (209) 831-6825 | |
| Christmas Tree Lots/Pumpkin Patches | $100.00 plus $75.00 application Fee. |
Per Season |
| State Licensed General or Sub-Contractor (Located Outside City) **Contractor Application required |
$40.00 or $120.00 *NOTE* It is to your advantage to only purchase annual license in July. |
Quarter or Annual |
| Delivery Vehicles | $90.00 plus $25.00 per vehicle over one (1) plus $75 application fee. |
Annual |
| General Business (Located Outside City but coming into city) **General Business (Outside City) Application required. |
$100.00 plus $75 application fee. | Annual |
| General Business (Located Inside City Limits) per employee **General Business (Inside City) Application required. |
$100.00 plus $20.00 per owner/employee over one (1) $2,000.00 maximum plus $75 application fee. |
Annual (Pro-Rated) |
| Home Occupation (required in addition to the General Business per employee application) **Home Business Application required. |
$10.00 filing fee. This application is required for all home based businesses within the city limits. |
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| Massage Therapists and/or similar professions. |
Contact Tracy Police department (209) 831-6560 for requirements. If you meet requirements you’ll need a General Business per employee application. | |
| Peddlers **Peddler Application required All door-to door peddlers must also register with the Tracy Police department. |
$25.00 plus $75 application fee. | Quarter |
| Rental Rental owners of three or more residential or one commercial unit |
$60.00 for the first 6 units plus $5.00 for each additional unit plus $75.00 application fee |
Annual (Pro-Rated) |
| Solicitor | $100.00 quarterly or $10.00 per day plus $75 application fee. |
Quarter or Day (3-Day Min) |
| Street Musician | $15.00 | Day |
| Vending | Gross Receipts Contact Finance (209) 831-6800 | |
Business Information Numbers
- City of Tracy Finance Department (209) 831-6800
- Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN) (800) 829-1040
- State Employee Identification (800) 852-5711
- State Contractors Board (800) 321-2752
- State Board of Equalization (Sellers Permit) (209) 948-7720
- County Recorder (Fictitious Business Name) (209) 468-3939
- County Business Licenses (209) 468-3120
- Small Business Development Center (209) 954-5089
- Workers Compensation Information (800) 736-7401
- Better Business Bureau (209) 948-4880
- State Childcare Licenses (209) 948-1553
- San Joaquin County Environmental Health (Food Facilities) (209) 468-3420
- Alcohol Beverage Control (209) 948-7739
- US Customs – Import – CPB.GOV (415) 782-9210
- US Dept of Commerce – Bureau of Export Admn. (408) 998-7402
