Starting a Business in Idaho Cities

City-level guides to starting a business and getting a business licence in 16 Idaho cities.

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City Business Licences

Boise Business License: What the City Clerk Licenses, Zoning Sign-Off and Lodging TaxWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Eagle Business License: The $25 City License That Next-Door Meridian Does Not RequireWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Caldwell Business Permit: Planning and Zoning Sign-Off, Fire Inspection and Clerk LicensesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Pocatello Business License: No General License, but a Full Fee Table and a Home Occupation LicenseWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Coeur d'Alene Business License: Clerk Licenses, Home Occupation and Mobile Concession RulesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Idaho Falls Business License: No General License, Free Home Occupation Permit and Licensed CategoriesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →McCall Business License: $140 City Registration and Two Layers of Local Option TaxWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Meridian Business License: No General License, Pawn and Other Clerk Licenses, and Accessory Use for Home BusinessesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Nampa Business License: No General License, What Is Licensed and the New Auditorium District TaxWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Twin Falls Business License: No General License, Transient Vendor Bond and Alcohol StackWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Lewiston Idaho Business License: The Only Large City Pricing Its License by HeadcountWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Rexburg Business License: Annual Registration, Health Clearance and the BYU-Idaho MarketWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Sandpoint Business License: General City License and the 14% Lodging Tax After the STR Permit EndedWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Kuna Business License: The $27 City License and Home Occupation LimitsWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Ketchum, Sun Valley and Hailey Business Licenses: Resort Local Option Taxes and Blaine County RulesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Post Falls Business License: General Business License Chapter, Door-to-Door Rules and Kootenai CountyWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →