Welcome to the City of Santa Rosa! Each of the incorporated cities in Sonoma County (Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Sonoma, Sebastopol, Cloverdale, and Healdsburg) require businesses doing business in their cities to pay a business tax. In Santa Rosa the tax is based on gross receipts earned and must be renewed at the end of each calendar year.
Start here if you are applying with the City of Santa Rosa for the first time.
Start here to renew your current business tax account for another year.
Start here to pay a balance due on an established account with the CIty of Santa Rosa. Please do not use this option for business tax renewals.
Start here if you do not plan to operate or conduct any business activity in the City of Santa Rosa.
Search for a business that is registered with the City of Santa Rosa.
Planning and Economic Development Office
A Zoning Clearance should be obtained by all new businesses located within the City of Santa Rosa, as well as businesses relocating within the City limits.
Prior to obtaining a Zoning Clearance it may be necessary to apply for a Conditional Use Permit, depending upon the type of business and the proposed location. If a Conditional Use Permit is required, the processing time may vary from "over the counter" to several weeks or longer.
If the zoning allows the proposed use without additional planning approvals, a Zoning Clearance may be issued immediately upon request in Room 3.
Additional information regarding Zoning Clearances, and/or requirements, including applicable fees may be obtained from the technical staff at the counter in Room 3 at City Hall, or by calling (707) 543-3200.
Santa Rosa Police Department