Pullman | Washington Department of Revenue

Requirements and fees

General business license

$15

The city of Pullman 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.

Visit business registration for additional information related to the city of Pullman.

Origination fee: $15

Renewal fee: $15

Nonprofit businesses

Businesses qualify for the nonprofit license if they are registered with the Office of the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation.

Origination fee: $0

Renewal fee: $0

Home businesses

$15

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Pullman Municipal Code 17.55. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

Origination fee: $15

Renewal fee: $15

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	No license required
Above $2,000	$15

Renewal fee:

Reported gross annual income	License fee
$0 through $2,000	No license required
Above $2,000	$15

Rental businessess

$15

A landlord who rents either a short-term rental (less than thirty consecutive days), such as hotels, a B&B, or vacation rental homes; a long-term residential rental is considered a dwelling for which an owner receives or seeks payment for use or occupancy.

Origination fee: $15

Renewal fee: $15

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

Average approval time from date a completed application is received: 3 business days.