Business License (or Privilege License): There was a change in State Law so business licenses are no longer required by the City. However, beginning in January 2017, the City will require a fire inspection of the business. There is a fee associated with the inspection and it is based on the square footage of the building.
A letter (PDF, 440 KB) was sent to businesses from the Fire Chief that contains the fee amounts.
Other information:
Sign Permit Requirements (PDF, 88 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Home Occupation Information and Certification (PDF, 50 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Food Service - Waste Survey and Permit Application (PDF, 157 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Information about Business Personal Property Tax Valuations (DOCX, 16 KB)
Business Link North Carolina (BLNC) provides assistance to businesses with information about what is needed to operate in North Carolina. They may be reached by phone at: (919) 447-7828 or toll free at (800) 228-8443, website: https://edpnc.com/start-or-grow-a-business/start-a-business.