Business Resources

Business Resources

Overview

The City of Grass Valley invites and welcomes new business!

We understand that starting a business can be an exciting and challenging time.

Please feel free to contact the City with any questions or concerns you have as you plan to start your business in Grass Valley: Send Message or Call (530) 274-4300

For questions about an existing business license or home occupation: Send Message or Call (530) 768-2497

A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the City. The City of Grass Valley Business License Ordinance requires a business license for any business activity conducted in Grass Valley city limits. Business license taxes and fees help pay for City services such as roads, fire, police, and other community services. Business licenses are renewed annually at the beginning of each year.

Apply for a Business License Online

Make a Payment

Renew a Business License

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Commercial Business Checklist

If you’ve found a desirable commercial location to conduct your business from in the City of Grass Valley, there are several things you’ll want to confirm and/or complete Before you Sign a Lease.

New Business Resource Guide

SIC Code Information

Mandatory Commercial Recycling

Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling

Waste Management (Garbage & Recycling Services)

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Commercial Cannabis Businesses

On November 24, 2020, the City Council amended the Grass Valley Municipal Code (GVMC) and Development Code to allow certain cannabis businesses. The amendment repeals in its entirety Chapter 5.60 of Title 5 of the GVMC and enacted in its place a new Chapter 5.60 which details the regulations of commercial cannabis activities in the City of Grass Valley.

The City currently has two active Commercial Cannabis operators including one (1) dispensary business, and one (1) delivery-only business 

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Cottage Food Business

A Cottage Food Operation (CFO) is an enterprise at a private home where specific low-risk food products, which do not require refrigeration, are prepared or repackaged for sale.

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Day Care Facility

The City defines Day Care as facilities that provide non-medical care and supervision of minor children for periods of less than 24 hours. These facilities include the following, all of which are required to be licensed by the California State Department of Social Services.

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Home Occupation

The conduct of a business within a dwelling unit or residential site, employing only the occupants of the dwelling, with the business activity being subordinate to the residential use of the property. A Standards of Approval form must be submitted to the City for all Home Occupations.

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Massage Therapy

All massage therapists and technicians employed with establishments in the City of Grass Valley are required to possess a current and valid CAMTC certification.

Prior to applying for a business license, massage therapists must obtain an Operator's Permit from the Grass Valley Police Department. 

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Short Term Rentals

The City established the Bed & Breakfast and Short Term Rental standards to provide guidelines for home-based short term rentals in Grass Valley. Any rental less than 30 days is considered a “Short Term Rental.”  

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