The city of Cle Elum 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.
Short-term rentals within city limits require a General Business license, see Cle Elum Municipal Code 17.160 or contact the city planning department for more information.
License fee is determine by number of employees who work within the city limits of Cle Elum.
Method for calculating employees
Any person employed by the business, full time and part time, including owners. Minimum number of employees is one.
Origination fee:
Employee fee calculation
Total number of employees |
License fee |
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Total number of employees 1 through 2 |
License fee $30 |
Total number of employees 3 through 5 |
License fee $60 |
Total number of employees 6 through 10 |
License fee $100 |
Total number of employees 11 through 25 |
License fee $150 |
Total number of employees 26 through 50 |
License fee $275 |
Total number of employees 51 or more |
License fee $375 |
Renewal fee:
Employee fee calculation
Total number of employees |
License fee |
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Total number of employees 1 through 2 |
License fee $30 |
Total number of employees 3 through 5 |
License fee $60 |
Total number of employees 6 through 10 |
License fee $100 |
Total number of employees 11 through 25 |
License fee $150 |
Total number of employees 26 through 50 |
License fee $275 |
Total number of employees 51 or more |
License fee $375 |