Additional information available on Doing Business in Alameda is located in the following sections: Starting a Business and Business License Fee Schedule.

The Business Application form is now available online in PDF format. You must download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader to use these files. It's available free of charge from the Adobe Systems Website. Follow the instructions on the Adobe Website to install the software on your system.

Attention Business Licence Applicants:
Please complete the Zoning Clearance Form and get it signed off by Planning before filling out a Business Licence Form. This new procedure will prevent any confusion and unnecessary paperwork regarding Home Occupations and zoning issues, and will make the process of getting a Business License approved by Planning a lot smoother.

Zoning Clearance Form(PDF, 34Kb)

Print your completed form on your local printer. Remember to check it carefully for errors before signing the form where required. Your completed form should be mailed or submitted to the appropriate departments.

Click Here for the Contractors Only Business Application (PDF)

Click Here for the Standard Business Application (PDF)

Click Here for the Business Renewal (PDF)