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Snohomish city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
Variable
The city of Snohomish 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, check the city of Snohomish boundaries map or contact the city directly before you apply.
Before submitting your Business License Application, review Snohomish Municipal Code 14.207 to determine if your business activity is allowable within the zone your business will be located. If your business activity is allowable in the zone you are in, you must comply with the parking requirements listed in Snohomish Municipal Code 14.235. If you have any questions, contact the city directly before applying for your license.
License fee is determined by number of employees who work within the city limits of Snohomish.
Origination fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 4 |
$25 |
|
5 through 8 |
$55 |
|
9 through 10 |
$100 |
|
11 through 15 |
$125 |
|
16 through 20 |
$150 |
|
21 through 30 |
$200 |
|
31 through 40 |
$250 |
|
41 or more |
$425 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 4 |
$25 |
|
5 through 8 |
$55 |
|
9 through 10 |
$100 |
|
11 through 15 |
$125 |
|
16 through 20 |
$150 |
|
21 through 30 |
$200 |
|
31 through 40 |
$250 |
|
41 or more |
$425 |
Nonprofit businesses
$0
Nonprofit businesses must be licensed. To qualify as a nonprofit, the business must comply with Snohomish Municipal Code 5.02.030.
Origination fee: $0
Renewal fee: $0
Home businesses
Variable
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Snohomish Municipal Code 14.207.075(3). For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly. If you are not sure if your home is located outside of city limits, check the city of Snohomish boundaries map.
Origination fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 4 |
$25 |
|
5 or more |
$55 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 4 |
$25 |
|
5 or more |
$55 |
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 | $25 |
Renewal fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 | $25 |
Special licenses
The city of Snohomish requires some businesses, including mobile food vendors and solicitors/canvassers, to obtain a special license. There are additional requirements, including a separate application and review process. Review the Special Licenses requirements to determine your eligibility before submitting a Business License Application. Contact the city directly with any questions.
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.
