How much does a City business license cost?

License fee is determined by number of employees (see Ellensburg City Code 6.54.120).

See Requirements and Fee Calculation Instructions

City license

Fee

Apply/Pay

Ellensburg general business license
Variable

State of Washington

Ellensburg home occupation business license (in City limits only)**
$10

State of Washington

Ellensburg general business - non-resident license
Variable

State of Washington

Ellensburg nonprofit business license*
$0

State of Washington

Ellensburg temporary business license
$25 per 30 day period

City of Ellensburg

Other fees that may apply

Fee

Apply/Pay

State tax registration
No fee

State of Washington

Registering your business name as trade name
$5

State of Washington

Open/Reopen a Business
$90 (non-refundable)

State of Washington

Adding an Additional Location$0State of Washington
Any other Purpose$19 (non-refundable)State of Washington
Renewal$10 (non-refundable)State of Washington
Home Occupation Permit
$65

City of Ellensburg

*Nonprofit businesses qualify for the nonprofit license if they submit a copy of the business’ IRS 501(c) certificate with their application and are exempt from the city fees.

**Home occupations shall be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Ellensburg City Code 15.310.040 subject to criteria in Ellensburg City Code 15.340.020. Home Occupations will need a Home Occupation Permit that is applied for and paid through the City of Ellensburg Community Development Department.

Exempt businesses

Some businesses may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the City Clerk directly at 509-925-8614.

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1. Who needs a City business license?
2. What type of City business license do I need?
3. How much does a City business license cost?
4. How do I apply for a business license?
5. Where do I get more information?