Business License Process & Applications

On December 15, 2020 the City Council took action to waive the business license fees for one year, for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you believe you are eligible to receive the waiver, please provide the following information and email it to the Building and Safety Department at building@cityofhesperia.us. Staff will review and reach out to you via email in regards to your request. Businesses classified as essential are not eligible for the waiver. 

To receive a consideration of waiver provide:
Your name
Your Email Address
Business License Number
Business Address
Supporting information/documentation to show that your business was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Upon approval, a business license with a new expiration date will be emailed to the email address provided. 


All entities transacting business within the City of Hesperia must obtain and maintain a valid business license. The business license process commences upon submission of an application to the Business License Section at City Hall. Visit the following links for more information:

• Business License Application
• Business License General Information
• Department of Industrial Relations - Standards
• Home Occupation Information

• Tattoo and Body Art Facility Regulations

Please note, if you are planning on operating your business from your home, please print and sign the Home Occupation Permit Information form as well.

• Business License information for Transporting People / Taxi / Limousine Service
• Application for Peddlers License / Ice Cream / Catering Trucks
• Application for Pawn Brokers/Second Hand Dealers/Salvage Collectors/Buy and Sell Gold

Submittals:

• Checklist
• Massage Facility Supplemental Business License Application

Massage Technician Information

• Checklist
• Massage Technician Supplemental Business License Application

Business License Activity Reports

Click here to access monthly business license reports for issued licenses.