SeaTac city endorsement

The city of SeaTac 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 determined by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of SeaTac.

Method for calculating FTEs

If you have reported employment to the State Employment Security Department, use the employee count from your most recent Unemployment Compensation Quarterly Report. A copy of the report may be required by the city of SeaTac for verification.

If you have not reported employment, estimate the maximum number of employees to be employed at any one time at this location during the next 12 months.

Convert part-time personnel to full-time equivalents by adding total weekly hours worked; divide by 40, round up fractions.

The owner(s) will be included when determining the number of employees.

Origination fee:

Full-time equivalent (FTE) employee fee calculation

Renewal fee:

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 SeaTac Municipal Code 15.465.500. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

Origination fee: $50

Renewal fee: $50

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: