Auburn city endorsement

The city of Auburn requires a license for all businesses located within city limits, or conducting business within city limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the city limits, contact the city directly before you apply.

Commercial Rental Business - An owner or landlord who rent or lease office space or other business property for business activities other than housing, are required to apply for an Auburn General Business endorsement. Report the number of tenant units, including those that are vacant for this business and the square feet of space.

For more information on residential rental businesses, see Auburn Municipal Code 5.22 or contact the city directly.

Origination fee: $103

Renewal fee: $103

If you are a nonprofit business, you may be exempt from city fees. To qualify you must submit a copy of your business’ IRS 501(c) certificate with your application.

Origination fee: $0

Renewal fee: $0

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Auburn Municipal Code 18.04.460. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

Origination fee: $103

Renewal fee: $103

If your business is physically located outside city limits, but conducts business within city limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits:

Origination fee:

Renewal fee:

Businesses may be exempt from the city licensing fee if they comply with Auburn Municipal Code 5.10.030. The business will apply for a General Business license; the city will review the application to determine if your location qualifies for Fee-exempt license. It will be up to the city to refund any extra general business fees upon approval.

Origination fee: $0

Renewal fee: $0

For additional information and reporting requirements see Auburn Municipal Code 3.53.