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Business Licenses

Phone: 503-618-2370

Fax: 503-618-2268
BusinessLicense@GreshamOregon.gov

Gresham City Hall, 1st Floor

1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR 97030

Business Licenses

Pay for a business license.
Any person who conducts business in Gresham or owns a business based in the city must acquire a business license on or before the business begins. Conducting business in Gresham without a license can result in penalties, violation notices, citations and court action.
Types of business licenses

Commercial business*: Conducted in a building or office, whether owned, rented or leased.
Outside Gresham: For businesses located outside of Gresham, but conducting business in Gresham.
Home-based business: Operated in a residential home or apartment.
Independent contractor: Works for a business but not as an employee. The business does not pay unemployment, disability or workers' compensation insurance or withhold taxes from pay.
Marijuana businesses: Marijuana business registration information, fees and tax forms.
Mobile home park: Landowners with mobile homes on site that they don't own themselves.
Payday lenders: Payday lenders located in Gresham must have the following:
City of Gresham business license
City of Portland payday lender permit
Private property impound license: The private property impound ordinance regulates the towing of vehicles from private property without the vehicle owner's consent.
Regional contractor business license: Contractors or landscapers can buy a single license through Metro to construct, alter and repair requirements in 20 cities in the Portland metropolitan area.
Rental housing: Required for all residential rental properties including rental homes, duplexes, mobile homes, apartments, condominiums or rooms in a lodging house.
Second hand or precious metal and gem dealer: Sellers of used and/or second-hand regulated property, or buyers and sellers of real and imitation metals and gemstones, such as gold, silver, platinum, diamonds and rubies.
Seasonal business: Temporary enterprises, such as a fireworks stand or Christmas tree lot.
Small business permits: Need a permit for your small business? The first step is to contact us.

Non-profit organizations

*A non-profit organization must submit a commercial or home-based business license application, depending on business location. A 501(c)(3) document must be provided to the City in order to be considered for license fee waiver.

Additional information

Gresham Revised Code Chapter 9: Business Licenses and Regulation
Transient lodging tax requirements
Licensing fees
Business sustainability resource / Green Business Program

Frequently asked questions
Do I need a D.B.A. or fictitious business name?

If your business name is anything other than your surname, it is required to be registered with the state. Should you accidentally "infringe" upon another business name you may face legal action.
Register your business

How long is this license good for?

The business license is valid for one year and is billed on the first of the month from the month the application was received. It must be renewed annually.

How long will it take to get my business license?

The actual process to obtain the business license takes only a few days for home occupations. Commercial businesses can take as long as four weeks to process and approve. Upon approval, the business license will be mailed to the mailing address listed on the application.

My business is non-profit. Do I still need to apply for a license?

Yes. The license fee is waived for non-profit businesses. However, proof of non-profit status is required (for example: 501(3)(c)).
Please note: for commercial non-profit businesses, employee and review fees are not waived.

What if I have more than one business or more than one location?

If you own more than one business, a separate business license is required for each type of business and for each location.
Contact us

For more information about business licensing contact us at 503-618-2370 or BusinessLicense@GreshamOregon.gov.

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