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. Application fees are listed on the back of each application, and reflect the adopted fees included in the Fee Schedule (effective 7/28/2025). Additional fees may apply for the downtown area. Learn more about the Downtown Business Improvement Area.
License Renewals & Payments
Please follow the steps in the link below to pay with your credit card or eCheck.
Attention All Businesses Operating at Commercial Locations!!!
AB 783 (Ting) Single-User Restrooms Requirements
Please read the Disability Access Requirements and Resources.
Business License Inspection Checklist - an inspection may be required for new businesses and changes of location.
Applications
Businesses Located INSIDE Atascadero City Limits
Home Occupation Business License Application - please complete this packet which includes Application, Zoning & Building Information page, and Home Occupation Conditions page for the following:
- Businesses using a residential property as their business location including mobile businesses
- Vacation Rentals (a site plan is also required)
- Cottage Food Operations
Commercial Business License Application - please complete this packet which includes Application, Zoning & Building Information page, and a site plan for the following:
- New commercial
- Commercial change of location
- Commercial change of owner/name
- Sub Tenant in commercial location
- Sub Tenant change of location
- Mobile Food Vendor
- Solicitor
- Non-profit
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
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
Special Event Permit Application (For special/temporary events)
Cannabis Business License Application (For out-of-town cannabis delivery services)
Current Business License Directory
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 ~3% processing fee.
For more information please contact our office at (805) 461-5035.