Washington State Business License

The town of Yacolt requires a license for all businesses located within town limits, or conducting business within town limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the town limits, contact the town directly before you apply.

If you will have more than one business located on a single property, you must complete a separate application for each business.

Origination fee: $50

Renewal fee: $50

If you are a nonprofit business, you may be exempt from town fees. To qualify you must submit a copy of your business’ IRS 501(c) certificate with your application.

Origination fee: $0

Renewal fee: $0

If your business is in a residence within the town, you must comply with Yacolt Municipal Code 5.05.040. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the town directly.

Origination fee: $300

Renewal fee: $50

If your business is physically located outside city limits, but conducts business within city limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits:    

License fees

Gross Annual Income Earned

$0 through $2,000                                 No license required

Above $2,000                                         $50

Renewal fee:                                          $50 

Washington State Business Licenses are obtained through the Washington State Department of Licensing on their website  dor.wa.gov

You must get the Yacolt Endorsement (under "City Endorsements") in order to do business within Yacolt Town Limits. Link to City Endorsement page on Washington Department of Revenue Site.