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Business License Fee Schedule
Please review your application to ensure it is properly completed and signed. Unsigned applications will be returned. Return the completed application
with your check made payable to the “City of Palm Desert”. A separate business license must be obtained for each separate business location and for
each separate type of business at the same location per Section 5.04.030 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. If you have any questions, please call the
Business Support Center at (442)325-3954.
CATEGORY “A”
IN CITY BUSINESS
This Category includes all types of businesses located in Palm Desert,
including Home Based Businesses. (P.O. Boxes cannot be used as
your Physical Business Address.)
The license tax fee for this category shall be based upon annual gross
receipts of sales and/or commissions based upon either the previous
calendar year or previous fiscal year of the business for renewals.
Gross receipts may be estimated for new licenses, and payable
according to the table to the right.
In addition to your business license, you may need:
• A Home Occupation Permit: This permit is required for Palm
Desert Based Businesses using a residential address as the
Physical Business Address. (Section 25.34.020 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code)
Initial fee: $54.00 Renewal fee: $29.00
(Fee includes $4.00 AB1379 CA Surcharge)
If your business address is located on El Paseo, please refer to the
reverse side of this form.
Note: The City is authorized to verify the statements and records of
any and all persons licensed to conduct or carry on business within
the City. (Section 5.04.320 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code).
Business Fee Schedule Includes
$4.00 AB 1379 CA Surcharge
GROSS RECEIPTS FEE
$ 0 - $ 100,000 $ 64
$ 100,001 - $ 250,000 $ 95
$ 250,001 - $ 500,000 $ 155
$ 500,001 - $ 750,000 $ 230
$ 750,001 - $ 1,000,000 $ 305
$ 1,000,001 - $ 1,500,000 $ 380
$ 1,500,001 - $ 2,000,000 $ 455
$ 2,000,001 - $ 3,000,000 $ 567
$ 3,000,001 - $ 5,000,000 $ 792
$ 5,000,001 - $ 7,500,000 $ 1,130
$ 7,500,001 - $ 10,000,000 $ 1,505
$ 10,000,001 - $ 15,000,000 $ 2,067
$ 15,000,001 - $ 20,000,000 $ 2,817
$ 20,000,001 - $ 30,000,000 $ 3,942
$ 30,000,001 - $ 40,000,000 $ 5,442
$ 40,000,001 - $ 50,000,000 $ 6,942
$ 50,000,001 - $ 75,000,000 $ 9,567
$ 75,000,001 - $ 99,000,000 $ 13,234
CATEGORY “B”
STATE BOARD LICENSED CONTRACTORS ONLY
* Contractors shall pay a license fee based on the highest
classification on their Contractors License. Unless you are a
sole proprietor with no employees, contractors must have
worker’s compensation insurance. .
* Contractors who operate any store, shop, or maintenance
service within the city, in conjunction or connection with the
contracting business are also required to pay a business
license fee as described in category “A” or “C”.
If your business is based within a Palm Desert residence, you will be
required to have a Home Occupation Permit. Initial fee: $54.00
Renewal fee: $29.00
(Fees includes $4.00 AB 1379 CA Surcharge)
Contractors will pay only from this category and no other.
FEE
General Engineering (A) $ 104
Swimming Pool (C53) $ 104
Owner/Builder (B) $ 104
Plumbing (C36) $ 79
Electrical (C10) $ 79
All Other sub-contractors or
specialty contractors not
listed above $ 54
CATEGORY “C”
OUT OF CITY BUSINESS
This Category includes all types of businesses located outside the
city of Palm Desert.
The license tax fees for this category are apportioned to the
amount of business conducted within the City only and based
upon the license year of the licensee, either calendar of fiscal for
renewals and may be estimated for new licenses, and payable
according to the table to the right.
Note: The City is authorized to verify the statements and records of
any and all persons licensed to conduct or carry on business within
the City. (Section 5.04.320 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code).
GROSS RECEIPTS FEE
$ 0 - $ 100,000 $ 79
$ 100,001 - $ 250,000 $ 117
$ 250,001 - $ 500,000 $ 267
$ 500,001 - $ 750,000 $ 342
$ 750,001 - $ 1,000,000 $ 487
$ 1,000,001 - $ 1,500,000 $ 591
$ 1,500,001 - $ 2,000,000 $ 717
$ 2,000,001 - $ 3,000,000 $ 904
$ 3,000,001 - $ 5,000,000 $ 1,279
City of Palm Desert
El Paseo Assessment Fee Schedule
El Paseo Assessment Fees are levied on business establishments with addresses 73-040 through 73-999 El Paseo and
adjoining streets located 180 feet south of El Paseo and 154 feet north of El Paseo per Section 3.40.010 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
El Paseo Assessment Fees are in addition to your business license fee. Please select the category appropriate for your
business.
Business Fee Schedule Includes
$4.00 AB 1379 CA Surcharge
CITY OF PALM DESERT
BUSINESS SUPPORT CENTER
8839 N. CEDAR AVE #212
Fresno, CA 93720
Ph: (442) 325-3954 Fax: (909) 348-0465
CATEGORY I
Amount charged is one times the
business license fee.
Example:
Business License Fee 60.00
El Paseo Fee 1x 60.00
(1 x 60.00)
CA S1186 Surcharge 4.00
Total Due 124.00
Accountants
Agencies - not insurance
Attorneys at Law
Auditors
Brokers - other than real estate
Consultants
Dental Professional
Electrical
Escrow Companies
Finance and Loan
Fine Arts/Music School
General Business Offices
General Contractors
Investment Counselors
Landscape Design or Architect
Lithographers
Maintenance
Medical Professions
Optical Professions
Personnel Agencies
Property Management
Schools - Trade/Private
Security Patrol
Surveyors
Title Companies
Similar Business
Others
CATEGORY II
Amount charged is two times the
business license fee.
Example:
Business License Fee 60.00
El Paseo Fee 2x 120.00
(2 x 60.00)
CA S1186 Surcharge 4.00
Total Due 184.00
Alterations/tailoring
Animal Care
Barber/Beauty/Manicure Shops
Building Supplies
Distributors
Dry Cleaners
Fitness Centers
General Merchandise/Mail Order
Interior Decorating/Designers
Laundry/Dry Cleaners
Limited Specialty
Photographers
Printing/Duplicating/Publishing
Travel Agencies
Similar Business
Other
Independent Contractors:
Barbers
Beauticians
Hair Stylist
Manicurist
Massage Therapist
Others not listed
CATEGORY III
Amount charged is three times the
business license fee.
Business license fee.
Example:
Business License Fee 60.00
El Paseo Fee 3x 180.00
(3 x 60.00)
CA S1186 Surcharge 4.00
Total Due 244.00
Antiques
Art Galleries
Clothing - all
Confectionary - Candies/Nuts
Eating and Drinking Places
Gift Shops
Home Furnishings
Jewelry Stores
Music Stores
Operators of Nonresidential Buildings
Photographic Supplies
Shoe Stores
Specialty Shops
Sporting Goods
Stationery Stores/Bookstores
Similar Businesses
Other
CATEGORY IV
Banks $1,000.00
Annually
CA S1186 Surcharge 4.00
Total Due $1,004.00