Business Licenses

Any person conducting business within the City must have a valid business license issued by the City of Calimesa. 

Doing business in the City is defined as being located in or entering into the City to conduct business with the intent of being paid. This includes businesses based in other cities that enter Calimesa as part of their work such as contractors and delivery companies. It also includes businesses that are located here, but may not have customers in Calimesa. Having a presence, even temporarily, in Calimesa requires a business license. All fees are due at the time of application submittal; fees are not contingent upon approval.

Business License Change Form

If you already have a City of Calimesa business license but you need to make a change to the business name, owner name, and/or address, please use the Business License Change Form/Cancellation Form

Types of Licenses

to view the different types of businesses and routes to approval see our Business License Guide (PDF) 

How to Apply for City of Calimesa Business License 

You may apply or renew your business license online by visiting the Finance Page in our Open Gov public portal. Appointments are available to those needing assistance, please call us to schedule.  

To Apply for a Business License, you will need to complete the following steps:

 1. Create an OpenGov account.

 2. Navigate to the Finance Page and apply for a Business License

 3. Once approved pay your business license fee.

To Renew your Business License, you will need to complete the following steps:

 1.    Create an OpenGov account.

 2.    Navigate to the Finance Page and apply for a business license

 3.    A new application must be completed even if one was submitted in the past.

 4.    Please select "Yes" when asked the question: "Are you submitting for a renewal?"

 5.    Once approved pay your renewal fee.

Please note that during this transition, you will be charged your regular renewal fee.

Additional Business Information

•    The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) also has additional Licensing and Registration Requirements (PDF) for several different industries. Including but not limited to Licenses for Farm Labor Contractors, Talent Agents, Industrial Homework, and Employers, Supervisors, and Transporters of Minors Working in Door-to-Door sales.

•    Registration of Garment Manufacturers/Contractors and Car Wash and Polishing Businesses;

•    Certification to Studio Teachers; and

•    Collection of bonds for businesses engaging in Fee-Related Talent Services.

•    Requirements for Tobacco Retailers

Please contact the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) to find out what additional licensing and registration requirements might apply to your business.