Medina city endorsement

Requirements and fees

General business licenseVariable

The city of Medina 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.

The license fee is determined by the gross annual income you earn within this city’s limits:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $4,000

$0

Above $4,000

$100

Renewal fee:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $4,000

$0

Above $4,000

$100

Nonprofit businesses$0

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 businessesVariable

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Medina Municipal Code 16.31.010. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

The license fee is determined by the gross annual income you earn within this city’s limits:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $4,000

$0

Above $4,000

$100

Renewal fee:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $4,000

$0

Above $4,000

$100

Non-resident businessesVariable

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:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $4,000

$0

Above $4,000

$100

Renewal fee:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $4,000

$0

Above $4,000

$100

Rental businesses$100

Renting tangible or intangible property as a customer when the property is not used in the City. Any person renting or making available for rent to the public any dwelling unit located within the City limits of Medina - only required to obtain one license for all rental business activity conducted in the City, but shall register each dwelling unit with the City of Medina and include a statement certifying that each dwelling unit complies with RCW 59.18.060, as adopted by the state, and does not present conditions that endanger or impair the health or safety of the tenants.

Origination fee: $100

Renewal fee: $100

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.

Additional fee Fee
State tax registration $0
Registering your business name as a trade name $5
Business license application fee Variable

Apply for a city license

Online

By mail

  1. Complete the Business License Application (PDF 1.08MB) and the City and County Addendum (PDF 387.60KB).
  2. Mail both forms together to the following address for processing:
Business Licensing Service
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034

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