Permits & Licenses
- Can I get a Small Business loan?
- Can I put up a sign on telephone poles?
- Can I renew my driving license online?
- Do I need a license or permit to run a business out of my house?
- Do I need a permit for a new swimming pool?
- Do I need a permit for a yard or garage sale?
- Do I need a permit for my business sign?
- How do I obtain a contractor’s license?
- How do I renew my contractor’s license?
- I am building a new house, what departments do I talk to?
- I am opening a restaurant, what permits and licenses do I need?
- I am opening a retail store, what business permits do I need?
- I am remodeling my house, what permits do I need?
- I am starting a new business, what licenses do I need?
- I want to film in the city who do I talk to?
- I want to transfer my business to a new owner.
- Tell me about construction permits.
- Where can I go for General Business Assistance?
Can I get a Small Business loan?
Contact Brian Moe with the Small Business Development Center at (559) 625-3051.
Can I put up a sign on telephone poles?
No
Can I renew my driving license online?
Information is available from the Department of Motor Vehicles, see link below.
Do I need a license or permit to run a business out of my house?
Yes. Contact the Business Tax Division at (559) 713-4326. You also need to apply for a home occupation permit with the Planning Division at (559) 713-4359.
Do I need a permit for a new swimming pool?
Yes. Contact the Building Safety Division at 315 E Acequia, Visalia, CA (559) 713-4444
Do I need a permit for a yard or garage sale?
No permit is required. Only two (2) yard/garage sales are allowed per year for a maximum of three (3) days each.
Do I need a permit for my business sign?
Contact the Planning Dept at 713-4359 for information and details.
How do I obtain a contractor’s license?
Contact the California Contractors State License Board at 1-800-321-CSLB for information. You can also find information by following the links below.
How do I renew my contractor’s license?
Contact the California Contractors State License Board at 1-800-321-CSLB for information. You can also find information by following the links below.
I am building a new house, what departments do I talk to?
Contact Community Development Department ( Planning Division and Building Safety Divisions) at 559-713-4444 located at 315 E Acequia, Visalia
I am opening a restaurant, what permits and licenses do I need?
A City Business Tax Certificate is required; however it is a tax not a license to operate. Requirements from other regulatory agencies may be needed and is recommended to receive approval prior to applying for a Business Tax Certificate. Visit the web below: or contact the Business Tax Division at 315 E. Acequia, (559) 713-4326.
I am opening a retail store, what business permits do I need?
A City Business Tax Certificate is required; however it is a tax not a license to operate. Requirements from other regulatory agencies may be needed and is recommended to receive approval prior to applying for a Business Tax Certificate. Visit the web or contact the Business Tax Division at 315 E. Acequia, (559) 713-4326.
I am remodeling my house, what permits do I need?
Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permits as applicable may be required. Contact the Building Safety Division at 315 E Acequia, Visalia, CA (559) 713-4444. If located in the Historic Preservation District prior approval is needed from the Planning Division at (559) 713-4359.
I am starting a new business, what licenses do I need?
A City Business Tax Certificate is required; however it is a tax not a license to operate. Requirements from other regulatory agencies may be needed and is recommended to receive approval prior to applying for a Business Tax Certificate. Visit the web or contact the Business Tax Division at 315 E. Acequia, (559) 713-4326.
I want to film in the city who do I talk to?
Contact the Planning Division at (559) 713-4359 for information and details.
I want to transfer my business to a new owner.
Business tax is not transferred but is closed and a new business tax started. Contact the Business Tax Division at (559) 713-4326.
Tell me about construction permits.
A building permit is a license which grants permission to start construction of a building project. It is a vital step to to protect the public health, safety and welfare as well as assuring safe construction. Contact the Community Development Department at (559) 713-4444.
Where can I go for General Business Assistance?
Contact the Business Tax Division at (559) 713-4326 or the Better Business Bureau at (559) 625-9020 .