Disaster Relief: Revenue will work with businesses that cannot file or pay their taxes on time due to recent wildfire damage or other natural disasters. Learn more about disaster relief.
Ayuda por desastres: El Departamento de Ingresos trabajará con las empresas que no puedan presentar o pagar sus impuestos a tiempo debido a los daños causados por incendios forestales u otros desastres naturales. Conozca más sobre la ayuda en caso de desastre.
The city of Yakima 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.
Businesses located in the downtown area may be subject to Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District (DYBID) annual fees. These fees are in addition to the applicable license fee below and will be billed after your license has been issued. If you have any questions about DYBID or whether your business may be located within that district, please contact the city directly.
License fee is determined by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Yakima.
Total hours worked in the year by all employees, both full and part time, divided by 1,600 hours, equals number of FTEs. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. New businesses must estimate the first year’s employee hours. The minimum number of FTEs is one.
Note: Sole Proprietors with no employees and have a gross income of less than $12,000 annually have a $0 license fee.
Full-time equivalent (FTE) employee fee calculation
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
1 through 2 |
$45 |
|
3 or more |
$45 + $15 per employee $1770 cap on 120 or more employees (excluding $45 base fee for first two employees) |
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
1 through 2 |
$45 |
|
3 or more |
$45 + $15 per employee $1770 cap on 120 or more employees (excluding $45 base fee for first two employees) |
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 Yakima Municipal Code 15.04.120. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Yakima.
Total hours worked in the year by all employees, both full and part time, divided by 1,600 hours, equals number of FTEs. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. New businesses must estimate the first year’s employee hours. The minimum number of FTEs is one.
Note: Sole Proprietors with no employees and have a gross income of less than $12,000 annually have a $0 license fee.
License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Yakima. Only immediate family members residing at the dwelling count as employees.
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
1 through 2 |
$45 |
|
3 or more |
$45 + $15 per employee $1770 cap on 120 or more employees (excluding $45 base fee for first two employees) |
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
1 through 2 |
$45 |
|
3 or more |
$45 + $15 per employee $1770 cap on 120 or more employees (excluding $45 base fee for first two employees) |
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 and number of employees (FTEs).
Total hours worked in the year by all employees, both full and part time, divided by 1,600 hours, equals number of FTEs. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. New businesses must estimate the first year’s employee hours. The minimum number of FTEs is one.
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $12,000 |
$0 |
|
Above $12,000 |
1 through 2 employees - $45 3 or more employees - $45 + $15 per employee $1770 cap on 120 or more employees (excluding $45 base fee for first two employees) |
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $12,000 |
$0 |
|
Above $12,000 |
1 through 2 employees - $45 3 or more employees - $45 + $15 per employee $1770 cap on 120 or more employees (excluding $45 base fee for first two employees) |
Businesses located in the downtown area may be subject to Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District (DYBID) annual fees. These fees are in addition to the applicable license fee above and will be billed after your license has been issued. Property owners within the DYBID will also be assessed a fee based on the property assessment of the parcel. If you have any questions about DYBID or whether your business may be located within that district, please contact the city directly.
Special assessments are levied against all businesses within the PBIA to provide funds necessary for maintenance and security of the area, maintenance of parking facilities, decorations, promotion of public events, etc. If you have questions about the PBIA or whether your business may be located within that area, please contact the city directly.
Fees related to regular fire and life safety inspections performed by the Yakima Fire Department may be charged. Contact the city directly for any questions.
Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
City approval time not available. Contact the city directly for more information.
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