Apply for a Business License 
If you are doing business in the City of Long Beach, you are required to get a business license and pay the business license tax. Business License offers the following licenses for your business activity:Which Type of License Do You Need?
 Mobile Food Facilities |
 Sidewalk Vending Information |
 Entertainment Permit |
 Check License Status Here |
Unique Business Permits & Licenses
In addition to the General Business License, the following business types also need to submit a permit application for their unique business.
 Cannabis Businesses Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) |
 Ambulance/Gurney Vehicles  Massage Establishments |
is located in City Hall.
City of Long Beach
411 W. Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
COUNTER HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
PHONE HOURS:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone number: (562) 570-6211
Fax number: (562) 499-1097
Email: LBBIZ@longbeach.gov
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Senate Bill 205
Senate Bill 205 went into effect on January 1, 2020, which requires regulated industrial businesses to provide the City of Long Beach with their Stormwater Permit Number, (WDID #). All businesses will be required to complete the Supplemental National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) /Senate Bill 205 form prior to receiving a new or renewed business license. For more information regarding this requirement or for assistance with completing the form, please call (562) 570-6691 or email stormwater@longbeach.gov. For detailed information regarding Senate Bill 205, please click here.
