The City of Ridgefield 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: $50
Renewal fee: $50
Nonprofit businesses must be licensed. To qualify as a nonprofit, the business must comply with Ridgefield Municipal Code 5.04.025.
Origination fee: $0
Renewal fee: $0
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Ridgefield Zoning Code 18.205.030. 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:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
$0 |
|
Above $2,000 |
$50 |
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
$0 |
|
Above $2,000 |
$50 |
Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
Average approval time from date a completed application is received: 5 business days.
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