Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening. Business personal property is listed with the county tax office each January.
Checked Oct 17, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 3 of 6: Approve the space
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your city or county planning, inspections and tax offices.
Sources and dates
Secretary of State business licensing guidance; local ordinances. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease, pull building and sign permits for the build-out, and get the certificate of occupancy before the health inspection or opening.
Your city or county planning, inspections and tax offices.
Step 3 of 6, approve the space. The steps before it: set up the business and register for tax.
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