Fees & Penalties

Business License Application Fees

The fee for new and renewed Business Licenses is $65. Nonprofit Organizations are exempt from the Business License Application fee.

BLS adds an additional $11 processing fee to cover licensing processing, mailing, and other costs. Nonprofits will be charged the BLS fees.

For renewals:

• Approximately six (6) weeks before your current City business license expires, BLS will send you a license renewal letter with instructions to renew through BLS. Payment is easily accepted online with E-check or credit card. 
• If you prefer to renew your license by mail using the BLS renewal form, the form and a check, made payable to the Washington Department of Revenue, must reach BLS before the license expiration date.
• A late filing fee will be assessed for renewals received after the expiration date. A license is automatically closed after 120 days if no payment is received.

See Frequently Asked Questions for information on applying for a City Business License.

Business and Occupation Tax Penalties

Business and Occupation (B&O) Taxes are paid annually for the previous calendar year. B&O Tax Report (PDF) and payment is required on or before the last day of February of the current calendar year to avoid penalties.

• Minimum penalty on all late returns where tax is due is $5.
• There is no penalty on late returns when there is no tax due.

Nonprofit Organizations are responsible for B&O Taxes on all for-profit activities.

See Frequently Asked Questions for information regarding City B&O Taxes.