Moxee | Washington Department of Revenue

Requirements and fees

General business license

Variable

The city of Moxee 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.

If you will have more than one business located on a single property, you must complete a separate application for each business.

License fee is determine by number of employees who work within the city limits of Moxee.

Method for calculating: Count total number of employees at peak season. Full time, part time, and seasonal workers each count as one. The minimum number of employees is one. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners.

Origination fee:

Total number of employees	License fee
1 through 15	$40
16 through 30	$75
31 through 45	$125
46 through 60	$175
61 through 75	$225
76 through 100	$275
101 or more	$300

Renewal fee:

Total number of employees	License fee
1 through 15	$40
16 through 30	$75
31 through 45	$125
46 through 60	$175
61 through 75	$225
76 through 100	$275
101 or more	$300

Nonprofit businesses

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

Home businesses

$40

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Moxee Municipal Code 5.05.030. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

Origination fee: $40

Renewal fee: $40

Non-resident businesses

Variable

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:

Reported gross annual income	License fee
$0 through $2,000	$0
Above $2,000	$40

Renewal fee:

Reported gross annual income	License fee
$0 through $2,000	$0
Above $2,000	$40

Rental businesses

$40

Landlords or businesses owning residential (long-term) and vacation (short-term) property are required to obtain a Moxee rental license. The license is only required per landlord or business, not for each rental unit.

Origination fee: $40

Renewal fee: $40

Businesses exempt from city licensing

Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.

Average approval time

City approval time not available. Contact the city directly for more information.