Please review our Business License Information Packet for information about how to apply for a license to operate a business within the City of Atascadero.
Attention All Businesses Operating at Commercial Locations in the City of Atascadero:
AB 783 (Ting) Single-User Restrooms Requirements
Please read the Disability Access Requirements and Resources.
Business License Inspection Checklist - an inspection is required for new commercial businesses and changes of location inside Atascadero City Limits. Please call the Inspection Line at 805-466-8099 to schedule your Business License Inspection after your Business License Application have been accepted by our office.
Applications
Use the Business License Checklist to ensure your application is complete-incomplete applications are not accepted.
Businesses Located INSIDE Atascadero City Limits
Home Occupation
Home Occupation License Application - complete this packet which includes Application, Property Owner Authorization, Zoning & Building Information page, and Home Occupation Conditions page for the following:
- Businesses using a residential property as their business location (including mobile businesses)
- Short-term/Vacation Rentals (a site plan is required)
- Cottage Food Operations
The following are also required for applicable businesses:
- Active CSLB License
- San Luis Obispo County Health Permit
- CAMTC Certificate
Commercial Location
Commercial Business License Application - complete this packet which includes Application, Property Owner Authorization, Zoning & Building Information page, and a site plan for the following:
- New commercial business
- Commercial business change of location
- Commercial business change of owner
- Sub-tenant in commercial location
- Sub-tenant change of location
- Mobile Food Vendor (commercial location)
- Solicitor (commercial location)
- Non-profit (commercial location)
The following are also required for applicable businesses:
- Active CSLB License
- San Luis Obispo County Health Permit
- CAMTC Certificate
- Business License Inspection
Businesses located OUTSIDE Atascadero City Limits
Out of Town Business License Application - please use this application for the following (a copy of the applicant's ID or CSLB pocket card is required along with the complete application):
- Out-of-town vendor
- Out-of-town contractor (annual business license or one job only)
- Mobile Food Vendor
- Solicitor
The following are also required for applicable businesses:
- Active CSLB License
- San Luis Obispo County Health Permit
- CAMTC Certificate
Cannabis Business License Application (For out-of-town cannabis delivery services)
License Renewals & Payments
Please follow the steps in the link below to pay with your credit card or eCheck.
Current Business License Directory
Fees
Fees for new business license applications and changes of owner are due in full at the time off application. To estimate your fees due, use the Fee Information Page. A list of all fees is available on the 2026 Adopted Fee Schedule.
How to Submit a Business License Application
Please note: all applications for businesses located inside Atascadero City Limits must have original signatures or Qualified Electronic Signatures (e.g. DocuSign, Formstack, etc) .
By Email:
Send complete application to businesslicense@atascadero.org including applicant's ID (or CSLB pocket card is acceptable in lieu of ID for contractors). Instructions for completing your payment online will be sent via email to the business email address listed on the application.
By Mail:
Applications including a copy of the applicant's ID or CSLB pocket card for contractors can be mailed, along with a check made payable to the City of Atascadero (please do not send cash), to the following address:
City of Atascadero
Attn: Community Development
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
By Appointment:
Business license applications are processed in person through our Front Counter located at 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m.-12 p.m. and Monday - Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m. by appointment only. Payment will be due at the time of appointment.
Fees can be paid with cash, check, or credit/debit card. All card payments have an additional processing fee.
For more information please contact our office at (805) 461-5035.