George city licenses

Requirements and fees

General business license

$25

The city of George 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.

Origination fee: $25

Renewal fee: $25

Home businesses

$25

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with George Municipal Code 19.15. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

Origination fee: $25

Renewal fee: $25

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

Fee-exempt license

Businesses may be exempt from the city licensing fee if they comply with George Municipal Code 5.50.080. The business will apply for a General Business license and the city will review the application to determine if your location qualifies for Fee-exempt license. It will be up to the city to refund any extra general business fees upon approval.

Origination fee: $0

Renewal fee: $0